Pubdate: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 Source: Sacramento Bee (CA) Copyright: 2015 The Sacramento Bee Contact: http://mapinc.org/url/0n4cG7L1 Website: http://www.sacbee.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/376 Author: Mark Collen DRINKING TOO MANY BREWSKIS? The Bee's editorial board has proven it's streetwise, using the slang term "weed" in the editorial about cannabis regulation. Maybe the next time beer is mentioned in an editorial, the board can substitute the word "brewski." The editorial mentions there is a lack of hard science on cannabis. I think the board has been drinking too many brewskis and not doing its research. There is definitely scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy of cannabis at relieving symptoms from a number of maladies including neuropathic pain. However, the federal government has been the biggest obstacle in furthering the science on cannabis. Research is happening around the globe, and it is accelerating. It's important to get the facts straight since there is plenty of ignorance to go around. Mark Collen, Sacramento - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom