CORE MAGAZINE September 2017 | Page 37

Interview Although ParagonCoin is providing a wide range of technical and business solutions for cannabis business, there is also a lot of focus on the legalization movement for cannabis. Can you tells us how ParagonCoin plans to advance this cause? We’re going to build an online platform somewhat similar to steemit where our members will pitch their ideas and even get crowdfunding in PRG to bring their ideas and initiatives to life. In your opinion, how will the legalization of cannabis benefit mankind? Wow, this list could go on and on, but I’ll just rant off a few things that it can help. - Marijuana can be used to treat Glaucoma. - Marijuana can treat inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. - It can help control epileptic seizures and it also decreases the symptoms of a severe seizure disorder known as Dravet’s Syndrome. - A chemical found in marijuana has been seen to stop cancer from spread- ing by turning off a gene called Id-1. - Weed reduces some of the horrible pain and nausea from c hemo, and stimulates appetite. - It relieves arthritis discomfort. - Cannabis helps soothes tremors for people with Parkinson’s disease. - THC may be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. - Marijuana helps man veterans suffering from PTSD. - Cannabis can help ease the pain of multiple sclerosis. - Now cannabis is being studied to see in what ways it might protect the brain from concussions and trauma. - Marijuana can help people trying to cut back on drinking and help people get off of addictive painkillers. Aside from health benefits, - Marijuana stimulates major creativity in the brain. - Each state can benefit from taxes on cannabis. - By removing the criminal penalties for some marijuana-related offenses, thousands of individuals will avoid a criminal record. - Consumers will be able to enter a safe and secure environment, where 34