Legalize Medical Marijuana in North Carolina
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Arguments against medical marijuana include its lack of scientific testing and credibility. However, due to restrictions against such studies in the U.S., obviously there is a lack of information in terms of research for medicinal possibilities. The research that HAS been done (credibly) is overwhelmingly in favor of medicinal marijuana as an acceptable alternative to many pharmacological treatments available.
"The
evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of
pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as
multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS -- or by the harsh drugs sometimes
used to treat them. And it can do so with remarkable safety. Indeed,
marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians
prescribe every day."
-*Joycelyn Elders, MD, former US Surgeon General, wrote the following in a Mar. 26, 2004 article titled "Myths About Medical Marijuana," published in the Providence Journal:
-*Joycelyn Elders, MD, former US Surgeon General, wrote the following in a Mar. 26, 2004 article titled "Myths About Medical Marijuana," published in the Providence Journal:
"I
have found in my study of these patients that cannabis is really a
safe, effective and non-toxic alternative to many standard medications.
There is no such thing as an overdose. We have seen very minimal
problems with abuse or dependence, which at worst are equivalent to
dependence on caffeine. While a substance may have some potential for
misuse, in my opinion, that's a poor excuse to deny its use and benefit
to everyone else."
-Phillip Denney, MD, co-founder of a medical cannabis evaluation practice, stated the following in his Nov. 17, 2005 testimony to the Arkansas legislature in support of House Bill 1303, "An Act to Permit the Medical Use of Marijuana"
Despite the above, medicinal marijuana is still prohibited in North Carolina. It is time to make a statement to our legislators and government officials about the rights of patients and doctors to make informed decisions about individual cases without interference from the government! Whether you agree with the use of marijuana (recreational or medicinal) how can you deny the right of choice to sick Americans?
-Phillip Denney, MD, co-founder of a medical cannabis evaluation practice, stated the following in his Nov. 17, 2005 testimony to the Arkansas legislature in support of House Bill 1303, "An Act to Permit the Medical Use of Marijuana"
"Cannabis
is leading the way for a more holistic type of medical care, a general
revolt against corporate rationed care and traditional pharmaceutical
company approaches to medicine. Patients use marijuana to get off toxic
drugs. They find fellowship in compassion clubs. They find empowerment
in fighting against prohibition, standing up to police and demagogues.
Our opponents can threaten our freedom, but they can't kill our spirit."
-Tod Mikuriya, MD,
psychiatrist and medical coordinator, stated the following in 2001, as
quoted on his website mikuriya.com in the "Cannabis" sectionDespite the above, medicinal marijuana is still prohibited in North Carolina. It is time to make a statement to our legislators and government officials about the rights of patients and doctors to make informed decisions about individual cases without interference from the government! Whether you agree with the use of marijuana (recreational or medicinal) how can you deny the right of choice to sick Americans?
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