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Posted by FoM on August 18, 2001 at 08:26:52 PT By Shane Holladay -- Special to The Sun Source: Edmonton Sun 
Rather than rely on a glacial government process, Edmontonians in need of chronic pain relief are seeking more direct sources of medical marijuana. Phones have been ringing off the hook at Winnipeg clinics caring for the terminally ill as people are fed up with the Health Canada application process for medical marijuana. "We're getting people from other organizations and other diseases calling us to ask us if we know where to find a dealer," said a staff worker with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Manitoba. Director Tracy Brown said the calls surprise her but she added the MS Society doesn't deal in dealers. The Edmonton branch hasn't had any such calls from folks looking to score so far, said Heidi Erisman, MS society manager for individual and family services. They have, however, had interest in their counselling groups, she said. The society offers callers current information, said Erisman, but doesn't endorse any type of drug or therapy for members. People asking about medical uses for pot at the True North Hemp Co. are fed up with doctor-prescribed medications, said co-manager Joanna Couture. "I don't think a lot of people rely on the government," she said, adding many people come in complaining their medication makes them too sick to eat unless they smoke a joint first. Couture said most folks probably find a black-market source, and when asked for one by the public she refers all enquiries to the Marijuana Party or a Vancouver compassion club. Health Canada rules for those who want to apply to use medical marijuana took effect earlier this month. Successful applicants must have a life expectancy of a year or less or be in severe pain from a serious medical condition. Doctors or medical specialists must support the application. Source: Edmonton Sun (CN AB) Related Articles & Web Site: FTE's Canadian Links Medicinal Pot Users Hail Wonders of Weed Canada Legalizes Marijuana For Medical Purposes Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
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| Comment #1 posted by Patrick on August 18, 2001 at 09:16:04 PT |
| "Successful applicants must have a life expectancy of a year or less or be in severe pain from a serious medical condition. Doctors or medical specialists must support the application. Actually, I believe they need 2 doctors to sign off. With rules like this, who is going to consult a damn doctor anyway? Passing this rule is supposed to pass for compassion eh? [ Post Comment ] |
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