Pubdate: Tue, 14 Aug 2001
Source: Fort Saskatchewan Record, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2001 The Fort Saskatchewan Record
Contact:  http://www.bowesnet.com/fortsask/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/824
Related article: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1468/a10.html
Author: Lee Eisenstein

DOCTOR'S VIEW ON MEDICINAL MARIJUANA NOT POPULAR

Dr. Jaime Cervantes exhibits classic symptoms of Inaccurate Information 
Syndrome, "Doctor Approaches Medicinal Marijuana With Caution" - Aug 7.

Here are a few simple facts.

Francis L. Young, Drug Enforcement Agency Administrative Judge stated in a 
report on cannabis, that it is one of the safest and least addictive 
substances known.

Marijuana causes much less impairment than alcohol, numerous studies show. 
Synthetic THC is legal and sold under the trade name, Marinol. Peer 
reviewed research shows that cannabis has profound medical applications, 
(including but not limited to), curing or putting into remission two types 
of "fatal" cancers, slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis, stopping 
epileptic seizures, relieving asthma attacks, Attention Deficit Disorder 
and arthritis.

What are the medical benefits of arresting people who consume this plant? 
Surely, Dr. Cervantes will address this public health issue in a future 
article to your paper.

- - Lee Eisenstein
Watsonville, CA.
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