Pubdate: Sat, 10 Apr 2010
Source: Sun, The (Yuma, AZ)
Copyright: 2010 The Sun
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1258
Author: Nancy F. Phipps, M.D.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA PLAN IS BAD IDEA

Arizona is apparently considering allowing medical  marijuana with 
"certificates" written by a doctor and  purchased in nonprofit 
dispensaries. A total amount of  2.4 oz. - which is enough for 200 
joints - could be  purchased every two weeks, as reported in the Yuma Sun.

In my opinion as a retired doctor this is a very poor  idea, because:

1. Marijuana is not a medication but a recreational drug.

2. It will be shared with friends and family.

3. This marijuana will find its way to the streets to  be sold, as 
are narcotic prescriptions at this time.

4. This gives marijuana a legal drug standing.

Do Arizonans want this much more marijuana floating  around in their 
communities and allowing it to be  considered harmless if the doctor 
prescribed it?

NANCY F. PHIPPS, M.D.

Yuma
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