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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2291

2291 The use of drugs inflicts very grave damage on human health and life. Their use, except on strictly therapeutic grounds, is a grave offense. Clandestine production of and trafficking in drugs are scandalous practices. They constitute direct co-operation in evil, since they encourage people...
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2291 The use of drugs inflicts very grave damage on human health and life. Their use, except on strictly therapeutic grounds, is a grave offense. Clandestine production of and trafficking in drugs are scandalous practices. They constitute direct co-operation in evil, since they encourage people to practices gravely contrary to the moral law.
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I’m not even seeing a need to tell your priest, unless your itching to do so. It looks like you’re good to go.
 
DIERM said:
Depends on the indication being treated…as someone previously stated, the beneficial effects (as well as the hazards) should be discussed with your doctor.
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Yes, it’s my doctors that are suggesting its use. I’m the one being hesitant.
 
Marijuana is natural. It grows as a plant.
It is probably much healthier to use than some of the drugs that Big Pharma pushes on us, especially the opioids.
Moderation in all things.
 
Phatmass1 said:
Recreational marijuana is not a sin if used in moderation where it’s legal.
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That is not correct. Just because something is legal does not mean it is not a sin. Homosexuality is legal. Abortion is legal. They are sins.

CCC 2291 The use of drugs inflicts very grave damage on human health and life. Their use, except on strictly therapeutic grounds, is a grave offense. Clandestine production of and trafficking in drugs are scandalous practices. They constitute direct co-operation in evil, since they encourage people to practices gravely contrary to the moral law.
 
I remember when medical marijuana use became legal in California. People were getting medical marijuana cards for every reason imaginable.

So here’s a question for y’all: at what point am I allowed to cross that line and decide it’s therapeutic as opposed to recreational? As an example, I exercise five to six times a week. My muscles are often sore and Advil is not always as effective as I’d like it to be. Would I be able to use marijuana if it helped with this pain?

What about a psychological issues like anxiety or insomnia? Is marijuana use permissible if it helps with these problems but also has the side effect of the euphoric feelings? Interested to hear what people think…
 
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I would think the catechism would be referring to illegal drugs. But the first sentence says drugs, not specifically illegal.

Alcohol is a drug, just one we as a society accept as legal. Not certain of its therapeutic properties, but lot of people seem to need therapy. 😀

In the OP’s case, based on our limited information, it doesn’t seem like he would be switching to marijuana for the simple pleasure of getting the munchies. If I was taking a whole host of prescribed drugs for an extended period of time, I would consider all possibilities which caused less damage to my body.

There are valid reasons to use marijuana for medical purposes. I know it is abused, but so are lots of other prescription drugs.

OP, I hope you can find a workable solution with your doctors to you ongoing problems.
 
I feel your pain, not pun intended. I have lived in Texas my whole life and am seriously considering moving upon retirement simply because we will be the last state to allow marijuana for pain relief, but we sure are gung ho taking away opioids. I do not need anything now, but with arthritis in three places, a prior neck injury that keeps popping up, I am not optimistic that my old age ills will be treated by Advil and Tylenol.
 
How old are you? I know marijuana can stunt brain growth and brain stops growing at 25 so if younger than 25 maybe not good idea
 
I do not use marijuana for medical or recreational reasons, but I find opioids a lot more harmful. Yet, little is being done. Why? Big Pharma. There is money to be made from the addictive substance.
 
Welshrabbit said:
My muscles are often sore and Advil is not always as effective as I’d like it to be. Would I be able to use marijuana if it helped with this pain?
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Well, for strict pain relief, we’re talking CBD, not THC, (the latter is what’s called “the fun stuff”). If you just want to “smoke out” and use sore muscles as an excuse, of course it’s illicit. But morally speaking, CBD alone won’t get you high. Medically speaking, it would be a dumb idea because if your muscles are chronically sore even after routinely working out, you should be seeing a doctor or physical therapist to determine the underlying cause rather than just numbing it with pain-killers.
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What about a psychological issues like anxiety or insomnia? Is marijuana use permissible if it helps with these problems but also has the side effect of the euphoric feelings?
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To the extent that psychiatric conditions have a physiological component, I would support the judicious use of medical marijuana under these circumstances. Politics is unfortunately preventing much-needed research in this arena, however.
 
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I’m 63. I don’t think my brain has any development that will benefit me. I made it this far without ever using marijuana and I’m hesitant to. But other options are being taken away.
 
I absolutely agree with you there, Joe. I don’t use marijuana either (tried it a few times in high school, lol) but opioids have already done so much damage to our country. I have a hard time believing that marijuana is as terrible as some of these other, legal drugs.
 
Opioids have also helped many live a normal life for years without abusing them. We just don’t make good headlines.
 
This was not your question but no one has addressed it.
Medical marijuana is legal in many states, but is still federally illegal, even if “prescribed” by a doctor. In my state the way this works is you get a quasi prescription from a doctor and you have to get the marijuana from a dispensary. You can’t get a legitimate prescription and call it in to CVS pharmacy. Because your doctor could put thier licence in jeopardy by prescribing you a federally illegal substance.
You, as the user, may have simliar implications as well.

I’m very sorry to hear about your pain and will pray for you tonight.
 
My understanding is that the Church allows medical marijuana as long as it is under the supervision of a medic and used to help you in a meaningful way.

Having said that, it has been proven marijuana does affect the brain development, cause addiction and affects the lungs. It can also become a gateway for other more serious drugs, so I would caution against recreational usage.

Also it is very dangerous to drive while being high or operate machinery and there have been many cases of injuries and deaths because of it.
 
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