Phil Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician, Toxicologist and Pharmacologist. In this segment, he provides written answers to viewers who have written in.
(SALEM, Ore.) - Dr. Phillip Leveque is Oregon's leading authority on Medical Marijuana. He says he has been familiar with the medicinal side of cannabis since the mid 1950's.
As a service to the country, Dr. Leveque remains the only source on this subject who is willing to take questions from a curious national public who has countless questions about the legal use of medical marijuana, something Leveque says aids large numbers of people.
We are presenting the answers in no particular order.
Questions and Answers from Dr. Leveque
Questions are always coming up; which strain, Sativa or Indica, is best for which disease. There are so many strains, maybe 300 or more, that any statement could be wrong. Patients will just have to test-try them.
To S.Lamarche, July 3:You cannot obtain a permit online. I’m sure in most states you must see a doctor to assure you are medically eligible. In many states the doctor will give you a letter/ permit. In Oregon the permit comes from the state yearly for $100.
To Curious: July 1:
Marijuana dilates blood vessels (blood shot eyes). This drops blood pressure and causes the heart to speed up to get pressure back to normal. There may be a slight hazard but I haven’t heard about it.
To S. La Marche: June 30:Try a vaporizer for the cough. I think my shirt has bamboo leaves.
To Mrs. Road Runner: June 27:Marijuana is presumed to diminish short term memory. How or if that includes night terrors isn’t clear. I believe that it’s just deeper/better REM sleep. I’m glad Green Free is joining my club.
To Glenn Martin: July 2:In every state but Montana, marijuana permits are good ONLY in one state. I did have patients going south for the winter. They would go to the local police chief and show their permit. Some of the time, this was o.k. Get my phone number (it’s on the internet) and call me. I’ll help.
To Mr. Robert KL:My phone number is on the internet; probably Marijuana Docs (?). My father was stationed at Ft. Huachuca, about 1916 in the Cavalry – hot, dry and almost nothing else. Semper Fi.
To Whomever:Q:Is there a difference between medical marijuana and regular weed?
A: Regular weed may be “ditch weed” - maybe 2% THC. Good weed goes up to 20% (B.C., Bud). “Mexican Mud” is also low. It is considered to be trash from the bull rings. Some strains (there are about 300) are better for certain diseases. This requires test, trial and error.
To Jeffrey D. Elton: June 26 (?):Gastro paresis usually causes nausea which is one of the accepted conditions. Marijuana works! Continuing about the Kennedy’s; In a family biography, the second generation was known marijuana users.
To Alex:However I can help, I will do so.
To gstad:However I can help, I will do so.
To Rev. Thomas Hayes:However I can help, I will do so.
To Ky Toker: May 23:Kentucky is third in the production of marijuana, just below California and Tennessee. Hemp isn’t marijuana, it usually causes headache.
To John: July 30:Book is $15.00 American. That’s 18 loonies. I pay postage
To Carsho: July 24:California doctors have found cannabis effective for some bipolar patients. U.S. government prevents publication for this condition.
To Bikersteve: July 24:Contact 503-235-4606. They have marijuana clinics in Phoenix. We always need caregiver / growers.
To Kina: July 20:I’m just doing my job – THANX
To S. LaMarch: July 19:I / we don’t want to get into medallion business, but you can.
To Patricia Sullivan: July 13:You are sorely misinformed. Cannabis is the safest drug you’ve ever heard of. Read my articles – ALL OF THEM.
To Jeff: July 6:We are on the same side. THANX
To Ken: July 4:Cannabis cause vasodilation followed by increase in heart rate. I do not know of any palpitations. I have seen no heart arrhythmias in any of 4,000 patients.
To Vic: July 1:We’re on the same side. THANX
To Osotan: June 30:We’re on the same side. THANX
To S. LaMarche: June 28:I had the largest number of patients in the U.S. poisoned by Dioxin from pentachlorophenol (with Dioxins). It is a tragedy.
To Kely: July 2:Keep reading. THANX
To Alexandria: July 9:The next war will be about water. We can’t drink oil.
To Hurting: June 30:Previous arrests have no bearing on getting a marijuana permit. Don’t ask – don’t tell is active here.
To Cheech: July 31:Your yellowed toenail is a sign of cerebral dysfunction which is causing your concurrent depression. It sounds like “bad grass syndrome” I recommend a total body flush.
To all Re Kemannix: July 30-31:I’m serious. I hope you are also. BLOCK INITIATIVE 104
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Phillip Leveque is a physician, toxicologist and WWII Combat Infantryman. Watch for his video question and answer segments about medical marijuana with Bonnie King.
You can email your questions to the doctor: newsroom@salem-news.com
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