First off let me explain the somewhat pretentious sounding title of this Site, “Cannabis Guru”.
Please don’t be misled that I might be some kind of “spiritual leader” or even an “expert” in this field.
I am simply a long-time medical marijuana user who has taken a great interest in cannabis after experiencing, and studying, the medicinal benefits of cannabis.
“Guru” sounded like a good title if it is accepted as, “one who helps others discover the same knowledge that the Guru has already realized.”
Throughout this Site I refer to both “Cannabis” and “Marijuana“. “Marijuana”, to explain the difference, generally refers to Cannabis that produces the resinous “trichomes” on its’ flowers and leaves. In reality, however, the two names are interchangeable. “Hemp“, also a cannabis species, is not generally referred to as marijuana.
The information I provide here can be found online, in books and in scientific publications. I have also included some personal observations experienced through some 58 years of exploring cannabis.
This Site is merely a place where some of this information has been compiled to help you easily gain information and answers to the questions you might have about marijuana in one convenient place. I hope to dispel much of the misinformation perpetuated by both sides of any marijuana “debate”.
My intention is that all of the information I have researched for this Site is honest and unbiased, as far as I can determine.
It always irks me that, whenever there is a news item about marijuana on TV, they show a bunch of young people smoking massive joints and blowing huge clouds of smoke at the camera.
This certainly does not depict the reality of the average Medical Marijuana user today!
Both “medical marijuana” users and “recreational marijuana” users include people from all age groups and all walks of life.
The majority choose to not make a display of their cannabis use.
Canadian Government figures state that as of the end of Dec, 2020, there were 321,539 legal registrations for medical marijuana licenses in Canada. Thousands more people were also using marijuana as medicine without being legally registered.
So, if you are considering medical marijuana for your particular medical condition, you are certainly not alone and you do not need to feel uncomfortable in considering marijuana in your treatment.
Cannabis has been reported to be a very effective and acceptable treatment for many medical conditions. HOWEVER, it is not a panacea or “cure all” ! Please don’t be led to believe it is a miraculous plant that will treat all afflictions or that it will work for all people !
Cannabis, like most pharmaceutical drugs, will not generally “cure” disease but can certainly “relieve the symptoms”, “treat” and “control” many conditions.
As well as information for those considering medical marijuana, I have included a great deal of information about marijuana in general in this Web Site. With recreational marijuana now legal in Canada, it is important that Canadians know more about this plant that is now legally part of our society.
There is a great deal of misinformation about both the benefits and the dangers of marijuana and it is my hope that the information in this Site will help to dispel those falsehoods.
My name is Dennis. I am 78 years old and first started using marijuana over 60 years ago. I have been a “LEGAL” medical marijuana user for several years since I discovered how effective marijuana was for controlling the chronic nerve pain caused by degenerative discs and arthritic changes in my neck.
I am what you might consider a “normal” person with a “normal” life.
I retired after working 30 years for the same employer, managed my own successful businesses during that same time period, have raised a family, have been active in my community as a volunteer, have received patents for a product I designed and manufactured and I am currently, in, what is supposed to be my, “retirement”, still operating another active business.
There is little justification for the notion that marijuana use leads to laziness, apathy and inactivity !
It depends on the person…if a Three-Toed Sloth smokes weed he’s still going to be a Three-Toed Sloth…..you can’t blame the pot !
Although recreational marijuana is legal in Canada as of Oct 17th, 2018, and adults may carry and share up to 30 grams (1.05 ounces), there are several benefits to having a Medical Marijuana License. These are discussed in the section, “Licensed Producers”. The “recreational” market may not match the advantages offered to those with a medical marijuana license.
This Web Site was inspired by my former doctor, now retired, who suggested that I should consider offering a consulting service for patients considering medical marijuana for various health issues.
To continue to read about the history of prohibition and the current legal status of marijuana, please continue with Tab #2 under “Legal Info & Explanations” at the top of this page, or click here.