Pubdate: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 Source: East Valley Tribune (AZ) Copyright: 2002 East Valley Tribune Contact: http://www.aztrib.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1795 Author: Jay Smith PATIENTS DON'T HAVE TO SMOKE MARIJUANA Why hasn't there been a doctor informing the public about Marinol, the active ingredient in marijuana? It is available through prescriptions and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. No person has to smoke a joint no matter what they say. Their Doctor will prescribe Marinol if it is needed for their particular case. Jay Smith Mesa - --- MAP posted-by: Beth