So, here’s a couple which are quite in-depth on the overall subject…
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/library/studies/ledain/ldctoc.html
http://www.parl.gc.ca/37/1/parlbus/commbus/senate/Com-e/ille-e/library-e/Spicer-e.htm

There are also plenty of studies out there that show promise for cannabis used for treating cancer, depression, asthma, etc. Easy to find.

Remember, when reviewing any study of “smoked” cannabis that claims harm, it is important to be clear what the harm is from the “smoke” (which could be the equivalent of smoking some weeds in your yard) and what harm is actually proven to stem from the consumption of the active cannabinoids.

Good luck in your seeking!

First off, let me say that it is great to see that people are finally beginning to poke their heads out form under the sheets to see what benefits cannabis really has to offer. I commend you for at least taking the first step.

What I find disheartening is that this article has no references. No references to those who have studied the medical benefits of cannabis, but even worse, no references to the “harmful effects of taking it” that you would like to warn your readers about.

The fact is, smoking anything is bad for you. But you didn’t say “smoking”, you said “taking” and if you did any research at all, you would find plenty of evidence to suggest that cannabis is one of the most HARMLESS substances one can take as a medicine.

Basically, you could ingest a pound of high THC cannabis (undstand that Hemp is also cannabis, but with low THC and is a well established dietary supplement) and there would be no lasting side effects. Try that with any other drug on this planet!

Now, if you do choose to do some research, I would caution you to take a close look at where the information is coming from, the level of bias that might be present, and whether or not the information comes from arguments of authority or are scientific.

Most organizations that publish anything about cannabis are biased and are supported directly or indirectly by government agencies. The US government has written in law that no agency may publish, support, or fund anything/one that contradicts the notion that cannabis has no medical value. Other governments have no such restrictions, so much of the unbiased studies of cannabis and its effects come from Canada and elsewhere.

Another few facts to take into consideration is: 1) cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years; 2) there have never been a single reported death caused by cannabis (compare that with alcohol or even aspirin!); 3) cannabis has only been outlawed for the past 60 years and the reasons behind that are hardly scientific by any account.

The issue of using cannabis then, is not a moral one, nor one of scientifically proven harmful effects. The issue is, and has been for our generation, one of cultural discrimination and corporate greed. So, when writing an article like this, please be aware, many folks have hidden agendas which must be scrutinized by the truth seeker.

Although I could include many links, I will refrain. The truth is out there.