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Physician Promotes Pros of Pot
Posted by CN Staff on January 10, 2011 at 09:22:04 PT
By Doug Flanagan
Source: Daily Nexus
California -- Local physician and former UCSB Psychology professor Dr. David Bearman is calling on the federal government to fund research of cannabis-based medicines.The rejection of Proposition 19 — which would have legalized various marijuana-related activities — has sparked debate about whether marijuana should be marketed for medical treatments. Bearman, who founded the Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic in 1970, has proposed legislation that would support further research of this issue.
According to Bearman, studies could prove marijuana as an effective treatment for diseases including cancer, posttraumatic stress disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.“Marijuana is one of the most beneficial and least side-effect causing drugs known to man,” Bearman said. “The therapeutic value of cannabis is enormous and as a drug it is often more effective, less expensive and causes less complications than many of the treatments currently being used to treat many different types of illness.”Bearman also said America is missing an economic opportunity by refusing to manufacture these types of medications.“There is an enormous potential market for cannabis-based medicines and we are losing the money to other countries,” Bearman said. “Personally, as a doctor I do not care who markets these products but as an American I would like to see the American pharmaceutical companies to be the ones doing it.”Despite the benefits of researching medical pot, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at University of Ottawa Dr. Barry Dworkin said he does not prescribe marijuana on the grounds that the respiratory and mental side effects of its use could cause patients harm.“I, and many other physicians, choose not to prescribe marijuana for long-term chronic illness,” Dworkin said. “I cannot prescribe a medication that has the potential over years of use to cause more known harm and health complications in addition to the patient’s original conditions.”Second-year undeclared Santa Barbara City College student Sugar McGee said the medical marijuana system needs improved regulation and consistency.“Dispensaries are interesting to see. Some are very strict and some are very relaxed,” McGee said. “I have been to one that had an armed guard and another that did not even check my ID.”According to Bearman, the current system’s unreliable care gives medication to those who do not really need it, potentially slowing the treatment progress.“These pot-doctors, maybe out of greed, are giving out medications to anyone, and this tends to slow down the progress we can make in treating diseases,” Bearman said. “I would not prescribe cannabis to most college students because most college students are not sick.”A version of this article appeared on page 4 of Jan. 10, 2011's print edition of the Nexus.Source: Daily Nexus (UC Santa Barbara, CA Edu)Author: Doug FlanaganPublished: January 10, 2011Copyright: 2011 Daily NexusContact: opinion dailynexus.comWebsite: http://www.dailynexus.com/URL: http://drugsense.org/url/75LtiJAnCannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml
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Comment #7 posted by museman on January 11, 2011 at 09:35:22 PT
the hipocritic oath
At the time of being admitted as a member of the medical profession:1:I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of material wealth and comfort;2:I will give to my teachers the money and bribery that is their due;3:I will practice my profession within federal guidelines -regardless of health and welfare of the patients;4:The wealth of my lifestyle will be my first consideration;5:I will respect the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died -unless the feds threaten to withdraw funding, or the Justice Department demands them;6:I will maintain by all the means in my power, the elitism and the exclusive knowledge of the medical profession;7:My colleagues will be my sisters and brothers;8:I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient -unless they have no money, or the feds threaten to withdraw funding;9:I will maintain the utmost respect for human life that pays me money;10:I will not use my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat -unless it violates my good standing with the pharmaceutical companies, interrupts my golf game, or the feds threaten to remove funding;11:I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honor.
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Comment #6 posted by Hope on January 11, 2011 at 09:15:50 PT
Dworkin has likely prescribed or recommended
quite a bit of the dangerous, potentially liver damaging drug, acetaminophen, during his days as a professional, I'd imagine. Probably does on a daily basis.“I cannot prescribe a medication that has the potential over years of use to cause more known harm and health complications in addition to the patient’s original conditions.”
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Comment #5 posted by runruff on January 11, 2011 at 07:17:00 PT
This charlatan inspires my ire!
I would not let this guy treat my pet rooster even if he has seen a cockatoo.This perv needs to just shut up!How do I listen to idiots like this when I myself have been a regular smoker while it save my life form alcohol and saved my eyesight for blindness?I have lot friends and relatives to alcohol and tobacco but I have lost no one, seen no one suffered or deteriorated because of cannabis use!I am in my rehabilitated state from heart surgery, the health and fitness of a healthy 40 year old and I am 64!I just haven't rented that cottage in the Isle of White as of yet but it's not too dear? Oh, and I'm not loosing my hair!Instead of grandchildren on my knee I have Miss Dixie.I smoke pot like a fiend!!!!
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Comment #4 posted by Sam Adams on January 11, 2011 at 04:27:02 PT
Giant ego evident
“I, and many other physicians, choose not to prescribe marijuana for long-term chronic illness,” Dworkin said. “I cannot prescribe a medication that has the potential over years of use to cause more known harm and health complications in addition to the patient’s original conditions.”Dworkin IS comfortable destroying his patients' GI tract, liver and kidneys, not to mention the occasional stroke or cardiac "event".I wonder how many Vioxx prescriptions rolled off his pad?These Western doctors think they're priests instead of medical consultants. And they treat patients with the same regard as Catholic priests.
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Comment #3 posted by Tim on January 10, 2011 at 14:33:07 PT:
Protests?
I think people are really getting sick of the government messing around in people's personal lives. There are protests and rallies planned in 3 different states now! http://www.safeaccessnow.org/
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Comment #2 posted by RevRayGreen on January 10, 2011 at 11:32:41 PT
A couple videos to lighten up the day
2 Hits & the Joint Turns Green Central Station Lord Mota adds his magical sounds and 'the Deacon' and Saint Michael record the new opener for 'Green Central Station'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO6E_ZX2xbs2 Hits & It's Green Central Station Tea Pot Party Time Short clip from Green Central Station when Rev Ray Green discusses the 'Green Central Station' Wilie Nelson Tea Pot Party Campaign lobbying effort on Janurary 18th, 2011 Iowa Sate Capitol.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xJX7MtUvqg
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Comment #1 posted by ekim on January 10, 2011 at 09:56:57 PT
found at drugwarrant .com
http://www.facesofthedrugwar.com/faces-campaign/comming to 8 large cities around the globe
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