If you have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, you might wonder if marijuana -- medicinal or recreational -- can help or if there are risks. The key treatment for HIV is antiretroviral therapy (ART). Some people use marijuana not to treat the virus itself but to ease HIV-related symptoms like weight loss, appetite problems, and nerve pain.

At recreational doses, positive effects may include acute euphoria, elevated mood, dissociation of mind from body, creative dream-like experiences, and increased perceptual awareness.

Does smoking marijuana prevent one from contracting HIV while having random unprotected sex with infected persons?

Whether it be recreational or medical, marijuana is quickly becoming law in many states. How do you feel about its use in treating HIV related symptoms?

I am curious if many of you use marijuana to help with your HIV side effects

Different things provide a source of enjoyment which in turn helps our overall physical health. Flowers present a source of beauty and aroma. What is your favorite plant and or flower?

I was diagnosed 25 years ago and started taking meds. On the advice of my doctor, I also began using cannabis daily. He explained to me that it would help with the side-effects of the medication and the pain and depression associated with the disease. It also improved my appetite and I gained weight
I was a daily user for 20 years and I never felt like I was sick. I almost forgot that I was infected with HIV
Then, five years ago, I decided to stop using the cannabis and I fell into a deep… read more

What addictions might you say you live with in your life. It could be a number of many different things that we can't get through our day without the addiction being a part of it. Tobacco, Marijuana, Sex, Food, Fashion, Vanity, Drugs, Alcohol, being a "Karen" or "Kevin", Money, Fame, Gaming, etc....