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Posted by FoM on March 18, 2002 at 07:32:42 PT By The Associated Press Source: Associated Press 
The emotional issue of marijuana to ease a patient's suffering is returning to the General Assembly. The legislature's Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing Monday to consider legislation that would make marijuana available for medical use. A 1983 state law allows marijuana prescriptions, but doctors bowing to federal law that prohibits the sale of marijuana for medical uses do not prescribe it. In addition, synthetic drugs are available that control pain, said Mark Thompson, spokesman for the Fairfield County Medical Association. State Rep. James Abrams, D-Meriden, said he sponsored legislation that would ease up on the medical availability of pot after hearing of a constituent who tried unsuccessfully to legally find marijuana to ease his nausea. The legislation would allow patients with a doctor's approval to grow marijuana indoors and in a small enough quantity to treat their condition. One defense lawyer said legalizing marijuana for medicinal use would be a mistake. Such a law would invite "a lot of bogus doctors and agencies" who would prescribe marijuana under the guise of medical treatment, said lawyer Mickey Sherman of Stamford. In addition, administering and regulating marijuana as medicine could not be easily controlled, he said. Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon and Washington permit the medical use of marijuana. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency last year gave final approval to the University of California at San Diego Medical Center to study the effects of marijuana on patients with multiple sclerosis and those who suffer neuropathy, or nerve pain, associated with AIDS. Federal officials say they hope to introduce some science into what has been an emotional debate. The agency maintains that previous studies have shown no medical benefit to smoking marijuana. Complete Title: Lawmakers to Reconsider Legislation for Pot to Ease Pain Source: Associated Press Related Article & Web Site: Medical Marijuana Information Links State Talks Marijuana Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
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Comment #5 posted by Ethan Russo MD on March 18, 2002 at 08:51:42 PT:
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| That is merely redundant! [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #4 posted by qqqq on March 18, 2002 at 08:15:15 PT |
| ...dont worry Ethan,,,you'd know if you were 'bogus'.,,and I'm afraid that you are not capable of ataining 'bogus' status,,bogusness is not something you can "think" you are.... ..let's imagine if one tried to pretend to be bogus..it would not be easy to get away with,,without getting found out by an observer with a keen eye,,who would recognize the fakeness of the attempted false bogus charade.... ................I wonder;;;is there such a thing as a "bogus politician"???? [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #3 posted by TroutMask on March 18, 2002 at 08:10:15 PT |
| It's easy! Just go to one of the other states that have legalized medical marijuana. It should be easy to find bogus doctors in those states, RIGHT?? (that's sarcasm, btw) -TM [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #2 posted by FoM on March 18, 2002 at 08:09:27 PT |
| That's so funny. LOL! I Think I Are One! Too Much! [ Post Comment ] |
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Comment #1 posted by Ethan Russo MD on March 18, 2002 at 07:45:54 PT:
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| What do I have to do to become a "bogus doctor?" [ Post Comment ] |
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