Been taking CBD oil for several yrs to moderate arthritic inflammation. Was very annoyed by our lt. gov.patterson trying to get it banned outright in Texas, many believe at the behest of the alcohol lobby who pay him big bucks
As a mother of two sons addicted to fentanyl (one has been off it for over a year now, praise God), I am thrilled with President Trump's war against it, and I rejoice with every Narco boat that is stopped.
Does this mean we finally have a President that recognizes the root causes of why we have so many societal and health problems in the US? Does that mean he wants to address the root causes and not create another superficial government program that solves nothing? I know this to be true in healthcare and both RFK Jr and President Trump know it has to be fixed and it is Big Chemo which drives Big Food/Agra that creates the bloated healthcare system. I cover this and show the Whitehouse Chart that is worth a 1000 words that demonstrates how out of control our healthcare system is today. https://thomasabraunrph.substack.com/p/big-pharma-keeps-grinding-it-out
I agree completely with you about the waste of time and life of people who use weed recreationally. But since the Executive Order is looking at medical marijuana, they need to look no further than what its rightful place in medical use was previously. To make medical marijauna and other plant medicines (that were used daily by medical and veterinary practitioners once again), there is one specific regulation that could be looked at.
My suggestion for the regulatory process to go forward as per the Exectutive Order would be for Secretary Kennedy to end Compliance Policy Guide, sec 440.100.
Ending it would stimulate review of “old” drugs. Sec. Azar had ended it in the first Trump administration and gave alternative pathways for unapproved products. But Biden's HHS Secretary Bacerra re-instituted it in 2021. (see Federal Register/Vol. 85, No. 228/Wednesday, November 25, 2020/Notices 75331). It was originally instituted under Bush II and then again under Obama. If Secretary Kennedy would end Compliance Policy Guide, sec. 440.100, older drugs that once were actually made by the pharmaceutical sector prior to the synthetic juggernaut could be looked at again. It brings into play Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective products - and I would say that such products from "back then" should be considered safe and effective in the context of how they were used clinically by doctors and veterinarians (as shown in medical and veterinary textbooks of the time). Note that GRASE is *not* the same as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). GRAS is for food substances and GRASE is for drug products. GRASE is continually used in the Monograph process for Over-The-Counter (OTC)categories that the FDA has set up (and can now be given a final order by the FDA Commissioner, Dr. Makary).
In the specific case of Cannabis - yet also with a *multitude* of other plant-based drugs - one needs to look no further than the 1936 National Formulary. On page 399, it shows how to make tincture of Cannabis indica via the Process P of tincture manufacture. And so many other plant-based drugs are shown in the NF as well. There are hundreds - with known indications, dosages, contraindications, and antidotes... layered over only by time and the synthetic juggernaut that swept them away (but not really).
If the FDA wants to allow cheaper medicines than the ridiculously expensive brand new ones, then look no further to what existed prior to the FDA existing. They are grand-fathered by definition, as long as the labeling is the same and the ingredients are the same. While the Drug Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA) allows for supplements (which are also now Official since they are part of the USP/NF and its supplements), no claims can be made.
I would strongly suggest that Secretary Kennedy end Compliance Policy Guide, sec. 440.100 so that plant medicines can regain their place in mainstream medicine and veterinary medicine as they once were.
I hope someone can get Secretary Kennedy's ear on this. I had a meeting with Dr. Makary at the end of July about plant medicines for vet med and included the need to change Compliance Policy Guide, sec. 440.100
Thanks Doc for the concise and readable summary. Particularly your effective use of “outlining”. One of the good methods developed during the Power Point era.
Also I was delighted to see my long term employers ( Genentech and Amgen) listed although the specific products ( of theirs) were not mentioned. Epogen? Neulasta? Etc?
Many, many people seem to feel that smoking marijuana gives relief from Parkinson's symptoms of stiffness, rigidity and some even say it helps with Tremor. Relief from stiffness is huge. When my husband asked about it, he was about 20 years into the disease, he was already taking quetiapine for PD related hallucinations, so his neurologist didn't recommend the marijuana because of possible negative reactions. His neurologist said that the benefit to smoking marijuana is typically felt most by people who have been recently diagnosed. It relaxes them and helps relieve the stress that goes along with the newly diagnosed PD.
I found it interesting to read more on THC and addiction. I was one of those people who didn't think it was addictive. When my mom was dying, I asked my son to get me some pot because I was losing too much weight. My appetite tends to diminish under stress. For certain situations it can be helpful, and too much consistent use can be harmful. The CBD that is full spectrum has no THC, and the one I use is organic. Sounds like the exec. orders are a step in the right direction; and what happened to Trump's Hair in the pic.? Woops... (I am curious to see what AMD would have to say too, concerning THC)
I knew there was a little bit of hippie in there somewhere. If he had worn a headband with a few flowers, a fluorescent tie-dye shirt with a big peace sign necklace, he would have had a lot more attention from the lying fake news. I have all the best ideas. I just never learned how to make money with them. I was out back puffing on a reefer.
Thank you for covering these initiatives. While I did notice references to them, the details you've provided are valuable for appreciating their impacts.
I appreciate having this to forward to families who may find it helpful.
Its surely been a good month of HHS progress, setting up for avenues to pursue in 2026.
i refused it when I had pretty major surgery in 2021 because I was afraid of it. Instead was given oxy, and after the first night just advil and tylenol after that. Amazing how well that worked. These days I'd probably nix the Tylenol too.
On the legacy, mainstream media's reportage on Trump: There is never even a slightly positive report by left-leaning sources, which are the great majority of the msm. They've absolutely abandoned journalistic ethics of fairness, impartiality, humility, and accuracy without slanting (selection bias).
Their rationale is that (1) Trump is a unique threat to democracy (2) We (the journalists and our news organization) are free (even obligated) to use any and every means to discredit him. (3) We're inevitably right; no one should dare challenge us. (4) Ergo, throw journalistic ethics out the window. (5) A corollary is that any opponent of Trump, usually Democrats, should be portrayed favorably.
While Trump is lowering drug prices, Tricare just went up on the co-pay for name-brand prescriptions AGAIN, for 2026. Tricare for Life is the Gov't Ins. for the Retired Military. Do we not deserve a cut in drug prices also? We are fortunate, in that we only have one maintenance Rx, but many other retirees are not so lucky. Prescriptions are free at a Military Hosp, but most of us live far away from a military hospital, and would have to ride several hours to get to one. My husband and myself spent 10 years on the road together, driving Long Haul, but now at 80 even riding that far causes much distress in the legs. My husband's knee problems are even from his time in Vietnam. Can somebody let Trump know this is being done to his Retired Military?
CBD is VERY good for pain, especially arthritis...both people and 4 legged babies; PEMF pads also.
Dr. Malone, I imagine your comment about legacy media coverage of these Trump health initiatives is rhetorical! The Wall Street Journal has a good amount of coverage (and opinion) on the marijuana executive order -- all hugely negative. I have to wonder who they're talking about? Personally, I'll have two or three "hits" in the evening for recreational/chill purposes, from weed that I've grown myself (and my friends tell me it's pretty damn potent). So far, no psychoses, etc. I have to wonder who the are all these people going to the hospital with extreme THC reactions? Nobody I know, and I know a number of users (yeah, I guess we flock together).
On a side note, if you read this (or anyone else with knowledge on this matter), I'd like to know the actual stats on death rates in the senior demographic. Supposedly, all these old people died because of Covid, and now there's a lot of talk about serious disease (and I would assume associated death) in the same demographic due to the Covid jabs. Has this population actually and significantly been reduced? If so, wouldn't that affect Social Security and Medicare's "running out of money" dates . . . you know, like extending them? Would Ed Dowd have a handle on this? Anyone know how to contact him? Thanks!
Been taking CBD oil for several yrs to moderate arthritic inflammation. Was very annoyed by our lt. gov.patterson trying to get it banned outright in Texas, many believe at the behest of the alcohol lobby who pay him big bucks
As a mother of two sons addicted to fentanyl (one has been off it for over a year now, praise God), I am thrilled with President Trump's war against it, and I rejoice with every Narco boat that is stopped.
Some good news and forward movement in our health care.
The president's new order designating Fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction reminded me of a verse in the Steppenwolf song "The Pusher."
Well, Lord if I were the president
Of this land you know I'd declare
Total war on the pusher man
I′d cut him if he stands
And I shoot him if he'd run
And I′d kill him with my Bible
And my razor and my gun
chorus
God damn, ah, the pusher
God damn, the pusher
I said God damn
God damn the pusher man
Does this mean we finally have a President that recognizes the root causes of why we have so many societal and health problems in the US? Does that mean he wants to address the root causes and not create another superficial government program that solves nothing? I know this to be true in healthcare and both RFK Jr and President Trump know it has to be fixed and it is Big Chemo which drives Big Food/Agra that creates the bloated healthcare system. I cover this and show the Whitehouse Chart that is worth a 1000 words that demonstrates how out of control our healthcare system is today. https://thomasabraunrph.substack.com/p/big-pharma-keeps-grinding-it-out
I agree completely with you about the waste of time and life of people who use weed recreationally. But since the Executive Order is looking at medical marijuana, they need to look no further than what its rightful place in medical use was previously. To make medical marijauna and other plant medicines (that were used daily by medical and veterinary practitioners once again), there is one specific regulation that could be looked at.
My suggestion for the regulatory process to go forward as per the Exectutive Order would be for Secretary Kennedy to end Compliance Policy Guide, sec 440.100.
Ending it would stimulate review of “old” drugs. Sec. Azar had ended it in the first Trump administration and gave alternative pathways for unapproved products. But Biden's HHS Secretary Bacerra re-instituted it in 2021. (see Federal Register/Vol. 85, No. 228/Wednesday, November 25, 2020/Notices 75331). It was originally instituted under Bush II and then again under Obama. If Secretary Kennedy would end Compliance Policy Guide, sec. 440.100, older drugs that once were actually made by the pharmaceutical sector prior to the synthetic juggernaut could be looked at again. It brings into play Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective products - and I would say that such products from "back then" should be considered safe and effective in the context of how they were used clinically by doctors and veterinarians (as shown in medical and veterinary textbooks of the time). Note that GRASE is *not* the same as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). GRAS is for food substances and GRASE is for drug products. GRASE is continually used in the Monograph process for Over-The-Counter (OTC)categories that the FDA has set up (and can now be given a final order by the FDA Commissioner, Dr. Makary).
In the specific case of Cannabis - yet also with a *multitude* of other plant-based drugs - one needs to look no further than the 1936 National Formulary. On page 399, it shows how to make tincture of Cannabis indica via the Process P of tincture manufacture. And so many other plant-based drugs are shown in the NF as well. There are hundreds - with known indications, dosages, contraindications, and antidotes... layered over only by time and the synthetic juggernaut that swept them away (but not really).
If the FDA wants to allow cheaper medicines than the ridiculously expensive brand new ones, then look no further to what existed prior to the FDA existing. They are grand-fathered by definition, as long as the labeling is the same and the ingredients are the same. While the Drug Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA) allows for supplements (which are also now Official since they are part of the USP/NF and its supplements), no claims can be made.
I would strongly suggest that Secretary Kennedy end Compliance Policy Guide, sec. 440.100 so that plant medicines can regain their place in mainstream medicine and veterinary medicine as they once were.
Yes, it is past time for this entirely sensible action.
I hope someone can get Secretary Kennedy's ear on this. I had a meeting with Dr. Makary at the end of July about plant medicines for vet med and included the need to change Compliance Policy Guide, sec. 440.100
Thanks Doc for the concise and readable summary. Particularly your effective use of “outlining”. One of the good methods developed during the Power Point era.
Also I was delighted to see my long term employers ( Genentech and Amgen) listed although the specific products ( of theirs) were not mentioned. Epogen? Neulasta? Etc?
Many, many people seem to feel that smoking marijuana gives relief from Parkinson's symptoms of stiffness, rigidity and some even say it helps with Tremor. Relief from stiffness is huge. When my husband asked about it, he was about 20 years into the disease, he was already taking quetiapine for PD related hallucinations, so his neurologist didn't recommend the marijuana because of possible negative reactions. His neurologist said that the benefit to smoking marijuana is typically felt most by people who have been recently diagnosed. It relaxes them and helps relieve the stress that goes along with the newly diagnosed PD.
I found it interesting to read more on THC and addiction. I was one of those people who didn't think it was addictive. When my mom was dying, I asked my son to get me some pot because I was losing too much weight. My appetite tends to diminish under stress. For certain situations it can be helpful, and too much consistent use can be harmful. The CBD that is full spectrum has no THC, and the one I use is organic. Sounds like the exec. orders are a step in the right direction; and what happened to Trump's Hair in the pic.? Woops... (I am curious to see what AMD would have to say too, concerning THC)
AI generated by Grok- as that way I can avoid copyright issues.
I knew there was a little bit of hippie in there somewhere. If he had worn a headband with a few flowers, a fluorescent tie-dye shirt with a big peace sign necklace, he would have had a lot more attention from the lying fake news. I have all the best ideas. I just never learned how to make money with them. I was out back puffing on a reefer.
That's hilarious!
Will be listening for what comes out of Senator Cassidy’s mouth. Time to choose Senator, we’re watching.
I edited in - Pfizer signed the deal in Sept, so they weren't mentioned in the fact sheet.
Thank you for covering these initiatives. While I did notice references to them, the details you've provided are valuable for appreciating their impacts.
I appreciate having this to forward to families who may find it helpful.
Its surely been a good month of HHS progress, setting up for avenues to pursue in 2026.
May these promises be productively realized!
On to a pleasant Sunday!
Great ! I can’t even take medical fentanyl. It makes me terribly sick
i refused it when I had pretty major surgery in 2021 because I was afraid of it. Instead was given oxy, and after the first night just advil and tylenol after that. Amazing how well that worked. These days I'd probably nix the Tylenol too.
On the legacy, mainstream media's reportage on Trump: There is never even a slightly positive report by left-leaning sources, which are the great majority of the msm. They've absolutely abandoned journalistic ethics of fairness, impartiality, humility, and accuracy without slanting (selection bias).
Their rationale is that (1) Trump is a unique threat to democracy (2) We (the journalists and our news organization) are free (even obligated) to use any and every means to discredit him. (3) We're inevitably right; no one should dare challenge us. (4) Ergo, throw journalistic ethics out the window. (5) A corollary is that any opponent of Trump, usually Democrats, should be portrayed favorably.
A deep study into the subject might suggest that journalist ethics is an .oxymoron. The exceptions stand out as being...exceptional.
While Trump is lowering drug prices, Tricare just went up on the co-pay for name-brand prescriptions AGAIN, for 2026. Tricare for Life is the Gov't Ins. for the Retired Military. Do we not deserve a cut in drug prices also? We are fortunate, in that we only have one maintenance Rx, but many other retirees are not so lucky. Prescriptions are free at a Military Hosp, but most of us live far away from a military hospital, and would have to ride several hours to get to one. My husband and myself spent 10 years on the road together, driving Long Haul, but now at 80 even riding that far causes much distress in the legs. My husband's knee problems are even from his time in Vietnam. Can somebody let Trump know this is being done to his Retired Military?
CBD is VERY good for pain, especially arthritis...both people and 4 legged babies; PEMF pads also.
👍. Have an elderly cat on CBD oil and was a new lease on life,for him
Look into a PEMF mat for him. You will see another miracle. God works very well through those mats for our little ones.
Dr. Malone, I imagine your comment about legacy media coverage of these Trump health initiatives is rhetorical! The Wall Street Journal has a good amount of coverage (and opinion) on the marijuana executive order -- all hugely negative. I have to wonder who they're talking about? Personally, I'll have two or three "hits" in the evening for recreational/chill purposes, from weed that I've grown myself (and my friends tell me it's pretty damn potent). So far, no psychoses, etc. I have to wonder who the are all these people going to the hospital with extreme THC reactions? Nobody I know, and I know a number of users (yeah, I guess we flock together).
On a side note, if you read this (or anyone else with knowledge on this matter), I'd like to know the actual stats on death rates in the senior demographic. Supposedly, all these old people died because of Covid, and now there's a lot of talk about serious disease (and I would assume associated death) in the same demographic due to the Covid jabs. Has this population actually and significantly been reduced? If so, wouldn't that affect Social Security and Medicare's "running out of money" dates . . . you know, like extending them? Would Ed Dowd have a handle on this? Anyone know how to contact him? Thanks!