Pubdate: Thu, 18 Jun 2015
Source: San Diego Union Tribune (CA)
Copyright: 2015 Union-Tribune Publishing Co.
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Author: Gretchen Bergman
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v15/n312/a09.html

IT'S TIME TO ACCEPT MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Regarding "Medical marijuana not a healthy solution" (June 12): As a 
mother, I'm dismayed to see this article, which vilifies drug policy 
reform organizations which advocate for an end to failed 
prohibitionist policies.

Twenty-three states and D.C. allow medical marijuana patients safe 
access to their medicine. Eighty-six percent of Americans believe 
that physicians should be allowed to prescribe it for serious illnesses.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has endorsed decriminalization of 
marijuana possession and called for reclassification under the 
Controlled Substances Act to facilitate research. The California 
Medical Association called for marijuana legalization, and the 
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported that 
teen marijuana use has continued to decrease post legalization in that state.

Do we really want to harass and arrest patients for taking medicine 
that can relieve pain and suffering?

Gretchen Bergman

Rancho Santa Fe
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