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CANNABIS , BEYOND THE MYTH
Marco A. Cid, Director Chemist-pharmacist from La Salle University, MBA from ITESO and a senior management degree from the IPADE Business School. Expert in medical research and development, entrepreneur and founder of several non-profit and for-profit associations; he us also the creator of a private investment fund.
We are living controversial and interesting times. Mexico has crossed the threshold on the issue of legalizing the use and research of Cannabis. A few decades ago, in 1940 to be precise, the use of marijuana was banned, regulated, and in some cases demonized; arguing psychoactive effects to its users, the plant surrounded itself with myths and legends, therefore dissolving any possibility for its study or research. For many years, it was not possible to further study the plant, its real effects or its importance in modern therapies. Today the world has changed, the laws are trying to give the plant the opportunity that stigmatized generations for its consumption. This April, Mexico approved its use for Cannabis research, thus opening the doors to new horizons. There has never been before an opportunity to deep research the plant and to find out all the possible benefits for the human beings. Mexico has a great responsibility in its hands; there has been a tirelessly fight to legislate on the matter, however, we still don’t know how to make the most out of this advantage we’ve received. Over time, various types of miracles have been conferred to the plant: the cure for cancer and for the so-called rheumatism, pain relief and, even against COVID-19; however, little has been consistently and accurately studied to demystify
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or to support generalized theories. TODAY, we have the opportunity to make a quantum leap and go to the insides of CANNABIS, therefore seeking for its true applications in neurology, oncology, rheumatology and in many diseases afflicting modern man. It is time for this country, in pain and bloodstained, to join the efforts in the field of research, development and marketing of the plant that for years connected us with our ancestors! The road is hard and has not yet been drawn, we will need an international and multicultural scenario to take on this complex task. But I do believe that with everyone’s effort, we can find the optimal uses for CANNABIS in our everyday life. The ancient gods have returned to connect the ancient wisdom with modern man. Cannabis is the beginning of the reencounter between our ancestral medicine, brought to us by divine voices, and modern medicine, fruit of the hand and effort of men. Great horizons are looming in a future where only humanity wins; innovation and development always begin as a glimmer of hope and end up becoming an infinite flame of wisdom. The new laws that grant us the right to search for the truth will always be welcome.
