http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/mpp 2008-11-01T09:30:09Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/57088-lies-in-the-war-on-marijuana 2008-11-01T09:30:09Z ZP Heller <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FSv8eEwTVew&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FSv8eEwTVew&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/57088-lies-in-the-war-on-marijuana"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/69431" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Join Marijuana Policy Project&#39;s Sara Cannon as she takes a look at <a href="http://tv.mpp.org/shorts/lies-in-the-war-on-marijuana/">some untruthful statements</a> made by the Drug Free America Foundation.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/57088-lies-in-the-war-on-marijuana">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55041-illinois-cannabis-patient-lucie 2008-11-01T03:32:21Z Lucie Macfarlane <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NLoHzYliY88&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NLoHzYliY88&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/55041-illinois-cannabis-patient-lucie"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/66748" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Lucie was born with Neurofibromatosis that attacked her spine. She lives with constant pain. Using medical cannabis allows her to scale back the very dangerous and addictive narcotics.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/55041-illinois-cannabis-patient-lucie">Continue reading</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36650-illinois-cannabis-patient-jim 2008-10-15T09:31:50Z JW, Chicago <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lH4JNoOd7aU&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lH4JNoOd7aU&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36650-illinois-cannabis-patient-jim"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/41227" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Jim is a cancer survivor who used medical cannabis to combat the side effects of chemo therapy. Jim is also an ex-police officer and understands the importance of passing a medical marijuana bill in the state of Illinois.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36650-illinois-cannabis-patient-jim">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36649-illinois-cannabis-patient-julie 2008-10-15T09:31:50Z JW, Chicago <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/35MIiAvuW3o&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/35MIiAvuW3o&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36649-illinois-cannabis-patient-julie"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/41224" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>It has been scientifically proven that cannabis has a wide range of therapeutic uses, including relieving nausea, increasing appetite, reducing muscle spasms, and relieving chronic pain. Two former surgeons general, Joycelyn Elders and Jesse L. Steinfeld, have supported the medical use of cannabis. Thousands of patients and their doctors have found cannabis to be useful in treating the symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, and other serious conditions. Please support our efforts to pass a medical cannabis law in the state of Illinois.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36649-illinois-cannabis-patient-julie">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36648-illinois-cannabis-patient-susan 2008-10-15T09:31:49Z JW, Chicago <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PmUmshsXMWk&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PmUmshsXMWk&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36648-illinois-cannabis-patient-susan"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/41222" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Susan has had six back surgeries that have left her in constant pain. She is currently taking the largest recommended dose of Norco. Her body is adjusting and it is no longer effectively treating her pain.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36648-illinois-cannabis-patient-susan">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36647-illinois-cannabis-patient-matt 2008-10-15T09:31:49Z JW, Chicago <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YcJ-mp3Qegw&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YcJ-mp3Qegw&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36647-illinois-cannabis-patient-matt"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/41220" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Matt was injured on the job while working as a welder. A steel beam fell across his chest and crushed his back. He was 19 years old at the time. He has lived with constant pain for the past 14 years.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36647-illinois-cannabis-patient-matt">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36646-illinois-cannabis-patient-greg 2008-10-15T09:31:48Z JW, Chicago <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/foKkR_rchzk&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/foKkR_rchzk&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36646-illinois-cannabis-patient-greg"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/41217" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Greg suffered with kidney failure in 1989. His new kidneys are beginning to fail. In 1989, he used cannabis to help control his pain, sleep, depression and appetite. He would like to be able to use it again -- legally.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36646-illinois-cannabis-patient-greg">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36645-illinois-cannabis-patient-dennis 2008-10-15T09:31:47Z JW, Chicago <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i43sFGKpV1I&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i43sFGKpV1I&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36645-illinois-cannabis-patient-dennis"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/41214" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Dennis was working as a union electrician when he was injured six years ago. His team was laying cable outside, using a trencher auger to dig the trench in which to bury the cable. The auger pulled him into the trench and ripped away part of his leg. He was left with extensive nerve and tissue damage that leaves him in continuous pain.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36645-illinois-cannabis-patient-dennis">Watch the video</a>