Category: Medical Cannabis
Our members created a video for HopeNet
Posted by HopeNet in Activism, Local Issues, Medical Cannabis Tuesday, 8 May 2012 11:21 No Comments
Patients that are members of HopeNet were compassionate enough to make a video series for HopeNet. Here is the first “Save HopeNet” video of a 3 Part Series!
SF United Protest Rally on Tuesday!
Posted by HopeNet in Activism, Medical Cannabis Friday, 30 March 2012 16:23 No Comments
SF United Protest Rally & Press Conference at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 3rd 2012!We are going to send a clear message to the Federal government;Stop interfering with State and local laws for safe access to our medicine!
We must unite as an organized and vocal community to push back against this senseless attack on our permitted dispensaries in San Francisco.The DetailsProtest Rally starts promptly at 11:00 a.m.Press Conference is from 11:30 a.m. to Noon.We march from City Hall to the Federal Buildingat 450 Golden Gate Avenue at 12:30 p.m.Confirmed Guest SpeakersSan Francisco Board of SupervisorsAssemblymember Tom AmmianoSan Francisco City Attorney; Dennis HerreraPatient AdvocatesLandlordsPermitted MCD OperatorsDale Gieringer – CANORMLSteph Sherer – ASAMore speakers are confirming their support now!Please join SF United and City Hall Officials on the Polk street steps of City Hall to stand in support of the San Francisco Medical Cannabis Program. We would love to see you all there. If you can, please bring water, snacks and sunscreen to share with your fellow activists.
HopeNet will also be there to help spread the message!
The federal government is “cracking down” on HopeNet!
Posted by HopeNet in Activism, HopeNet, Local Issues, Medical Cannabis Thursday, 8 March 2012 13:34 3 Comments
In a rare display of disregard for the rights of patients and states as a whole, the federal government is “cracking down” on HopeNet!
After operating in the community for over eight years, serving members of our cooperative through good times and bad, and helping to keep the neighborhood safe; our landlord recieved a letter from the U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag’s office. An abridged version of the letter says that HopeNet is too close to a school. Within a thousand feet of Presidio Knolls to be exact. Which is news to HopeNet and the City of San Francisco, as Presidio Knolls moved into the neighborhood three years ago without an inkling to their existence since.
We’re understandably concerned by this, since this sort of action by the federal government is in no way a sign of good faith to the voters of California or the American tax payers as a whole. And it endangers our patients and their medication! So we’re going to tell them what we think about it. In letter form, in phone calls, in media here in San Francisco and abroad. Our elected officials were voted into office by we the people. They should be held as accountable with the officials they appointed.
So let’s remind the appointmented U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, Melinda Haag, that we the people shouldn’t be tread on and abused for the sake of empty laws and poorly spent tax dollars. Join HopeNet in the coming weeks as we get back to our roots and help our patients voices be heard.
Come Celebrate HopeNet’s Taste of the Bay! 2011
Posted by HopeNet in 420, Events, Medical Cannabis, Showcase, Vapor Joints Friday, 7 October 2011 16:49 No Comments
Celebrate Harvest with HopeNet and Friends! Sunday, November 6th! Limited Tickets, get your seat reserved today! Ticket Sales end soon!
Medical Cannabis Aids Patients By Offsetting Addiction
Posted by HopeNet in Cancer, Medical Cannabis, Products Monday, 11 July 2011 15:59 No Comments
At HopeNet, we see medical cannabis patients finding hope and relief with an array of medical cannabis products. Many HopeNet patients suffer from Anxiety, Asthma, Muscle Spasms, Insomnia, Abdominal/Back and Leg pains, HIV, Diabetes, and Multiple Sclerosis. Patients also come to us that are addicted to a Hard Drug such as Crack, Cocaine, Heroin, and use Medical Cannabis instead of a Hard Drug or even go through rigorous treatment programs using another harmful drug called Methadone. Methadone is currently used as an alternative for individuals that need help with a Hard Drug addiction.
The New York Times wrote:
Yet, marijuana withdrawal is not nearly as severe as withdrawal from most other drugs. Giving up drinking can cause fatal seizures. Heroin users vomit and sweat for days; sudden withdrawal can be fatal. In fact, some doctors specializing in treating addicts would rather prescribe marijuana for anxiety and insomnia than sleeping pills or Valium and Xanax, which are highly addictive.
Patients suffering from chemical addictions can find Hope at HopeNet with a new product called MJ4X, Hemp Oil Concentrate. The medicine is taken orally instead of vaporizing or smoking to relieve symptoms. MJ4x combats cancer, relieves pain, and addresses other conditions such as arthritis, cramps, diabetes and MS.
With MJ4X, you use a small dose (grain of rice) to achieve the desired effect. Ingesting medical cannabis can help in providing relief for patients combat their illness, however, some patients recommend to eat food and drink water before taking MJ4X to alleviate any side effects. Side effects such as sleepiness or anxiety will vary with each individual. A cup of Detox Tea will alleviate unwanted symptoms.
Recently, a current patient of HopeNet has been tapering their methadone intake and started taking the MJ4X medicine 3 times a day. The patient reports they have been more focused and able to enjoy life. The patient has dramatically improved their well being.