Pubdate: Fri, 04 Feb 2011
Source: Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
Copyright: 2011 The Spokesman-Review
Contact:  http://www.spokesman.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/417
Author: Jerry Rose

HIGH ON MEDICAL POT

My sister was in a terrible car accident a few years ago. Her spine
was crushed leaving her with severe pain ever since. Her doctors had
her on narcotic-based pain medication, which was paid for by her
insurance company. She hated the pain and she hated the medication.

Reluctantly (because of the stigma), she qualified for medical
marijuana. The results were incredible. She was no longer in constant
pain or doped up on narcotics. She was able to go back to work. Her
pain medication was no longer a burden to anyone, as she grows her own
medication.

I personally never cared for pot, but it sure helps her. The
alternative would be for her to be in constant pain (or doped up on
narcotics paid for by taxpayers), going on public assistance and
taxpayer-funded disability.

I don't know about other patients, but medical marijuana sure helped
my sister, and also helped the taxpayers.

Jerry Rose

Spokane
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