Big Pharma is getting seriously worried with results of new medical research

Big Pharma must be getting seriously worried by the results of recent studies testifying to the phenomenal healing power of this wonder plant.

In order to protect their profits, the pharmaceutical industry has long been lobbying against legalization of cannabis using their powerful influences in Washington.

The worries of big pharma are twofold, firstly, decriminalization of medical and recreational cannabis sweeps the nation and first time in the history of US its popularity witnessed a new height – 61% say they support marijuana according to a recently held survey.

Secondly, with prohibition crumbles and decades of suppression of cannabis medical research in the name of ‘war on drugs’ is proved as farce, more and more studies are discovering how this plant can provide a safe alternative to the dangerous effects of prescribed pills.

This national scenario has turned the tide and despite big Pharma’s crony lawmakers’ efforts, public attitude is softening towards marijuana and governments are forced to decriminalize the weed.

what gives Big Pharma nightmares is the results of various scientific studies showing cannabis can treat a number of human health conditions without dangerous side-effects of prescribed pills. A survey conducted by the Center for Addictions Research of BC found, of 473 adult therapeutic cannabis users 87% of respondents gave up prescription medications, alcohol, or other drugs in favor of cannabis. The results show that adults under 40 were likely to give up all these of three for medical cannabis. A very startling finding of the survey, that will give big Pharma big nightmares, is that 80% of respondents reported substituting cannabis for prescription drugs.

With US is facing an painkiller epidemic, Opioid painkillers and heroin have driven overdose deaths to a point where they are now leading cause of injuries in the US. These results indicate a very promising trend of people moving away from dangerous and deadly substances in favor of wonder plant that never caused an overdose death.

Another study conducted by Arizona State University researchers found marijuana use has no negative effect on some common measure of health, including lung function, systematic inflammation, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, body weight, blood sugar and dental health.

To the worry of big Pharma, results show that marijuana use was associated with better health outcomes in some domains. "Findings showed that cannabis use was associated with slightly better metabolic health (smaller waist circumference, lower body mass index, better lipid profiles, and improved glucose control)," the study determined. 

With legalization of the weed, we are witnessing a surge in studies to investigate effects of cannabis use on human health. More and more evidence show that cannabis is a phenomenal healer that can cure a number of human health conditions. The Big Pharma's hefty spending for lobbying against decriminalization of marijuana would not bear any fruits, as emerging evidence would draw more and more public support.