Wanting cannabis/marijuana to be legalized in the UK

Hello I am thinking about writing an email to my local MP because I would like for cannabis to finally be legalized in the UK for medical reasons as one of its benefits and also I would like to see it be legalized for other reasons I think and for the minimum age to smoke cannabis to be set at age 18 as we become adults at that age in this country for many other purposes so I don't see why it cannot be set at age 18 like most other countries have set it at that age and because of many other things having a minimum age of 18 too. Also we should all be allowed to make all types of decisions as adults who are age 18 or over like whether to smoke cannabis or not or do other stuff as no age restrictions should apply to adults either because age restrictions should only apply to children and teenagers who are underage. I really need some good advice please.

Parents
  • Hi, sorry to sound incredibly naive. I’m aware that there are some medical trials into the benefit of using cannabis oil for people who have autism. I’d like to ask, in real life terms (as opposed to the results of scientific studies) what are the benefits? how does cannabis help with symptom management? Thank you

  • there are many benefits, off the top of my head cannabis induces relaxation which can help those with autism who are very tense/rigid/stiff. Even occasional use could give tense muscles a much needed break.

    I have a very stiff gait and throughout my life I often overhear people say things like "that guy walks like a solider/robot/zombie" (which has the effect of making me even more tense)+, my shoulder often hurts because I'm so tense.

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  • there are many benefits, off the top of my head cannabis induces relaxation which can help those with autism who are very tense/rigid/stiff. Even occasional use could give tense muscles a much needed break.

    I have a very stiff gait and throughout my life I often overhear people say things like "that guy walks like a solider/robot/zombie" (which has the effect of making me even more tense)+, my shoulder often hurts because I'm so tense.

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  • I have a very stiff gait and throughout my life I often overhear people say things like "that guy walks like a solider/robot/zombie" (which has the effect of making me even more tense)+, my shoulder often hurts because I'm so tense.

    I've been told I walk like a zombie too, and like "Wolverine in the comics, but dead" once. I do walk funny, but *** it. A zombie/robot/soldier, and an undead Wolverine sounds pretty cool on paper! We can take a little comfort in that!

    I have a lot of trouble with tension. It sucks. Mainly in my calves. I've tried a number of drugs, some pretty strong. I only found relaxation exercises and stretching worthwhile. Simple but effective, for me anyway.