JFK and Marijuana – the fresh toast

JFK is a hot topic again. If he was alive, how about his attitude to marijuana?

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, has long been the subject of fascination and speculation, including rumors about his alleged cannabis use. While there are some unconfirmed reports, it is in the opinion that he would consider the plant because of its chronic pain. He suffered from Addison disease, chronic back problems, osteoporosis and digestive problems, which he treated in secret. He took numerous medication and approaches to treat his health states. So what about JFK and marijuana?

Relatives: Science says that medical marijuana improves the quality of life

Medical Marijuana has a rich history as a therapeutic active ingredient that goes back thousands of years. Old civilizations, including those in China, India and Egypt, used cannabis to treat symptoms such as pain, inflammation and digestive problems. In Victorian England it was obtained as a pain reliever in popularity, and even Queen Victoria allegedly used it for postpartum relief.

Today, medical marijuana is widely recognized for its ability to deal with chronic pain. Studies show that it can alleviate diseases such as neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis. In contrast to opioids, cannabis offers pain relief with less dependency and sedation risks, which improves the quality of life of the patient. In addition, cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system to effectively modulate pain and inflammation.

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It makes sense that Kennedy would consider cannabis. An unconfirmed, used report indicates that Kennedy has once smoked in the White House of Marijuana. This story, which was published in the National Enquirer in 1976, claimed that Kennedy had smoked Marijuana with Mary Meyer, one of his lovers. John F. Kennedy's relationship with Dr. Max Jacobson with the nickname “Dr. Feelgood” was a controversial one who started during his presidential campaign in 1960. Dr. Jacobson was known for administering “vitamin shots” that were actually laced with amphetamines and other substances.

In the 1960s during and after Kennedy's presidency, the use of marijuana in the white upper middle class increased significantly. This cultural change may have contributed to the rumors and speculations about Kennedy's personal habits. Reports commissioned during the Kennedy and Johnson administration

Stacey Flores Chandler, a reference archivist in John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, said that she had found no evidence in Kennedy's medical records or secondary sources that used it to use cannabis to treat his medical conditions. Today, Kennedy would agree with millions of seniors who rely on medical marijuana to treat inflammation, chronic pain and sleep problems.