Pubdate: Fri, 19 Jun 2015
Source: Daily Courier, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2015 The Okanagan Valley Group of Newspapers
Contact:  http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/531
Author: Dave Lawrence
Page: A8
Referenced: Supreme Court Judgment (R. v. Smith): 
http://mapinc.org/url/d2dzMbjW

WE SHOULDN'T APPLAUD SUPREME COURT RULING

Re: "Ruling a victory for family of girl with seizure disorder," June 12.

I'm glad the family found a way to control their daughter's seizures, 
but I have these concerns:

Did their primary-care epilepsy doctor prescribe cannabis, or did 
they give a minor an illegal drug?

Why are they so happy the Supreme Court says other forms of marijuana 
are acceptable, when it's illegal to give it to minors without a prescription?

How can a doctor prescribe something that has not been clinically 
tested or has no known dose value?

I'm glad the parents think they are doing the right thing, and I am 
glad in this case it is working.

But I worry about the publicity they are seeking and advocating for; 
do-it-yourself medical diagnoses and treatment.

How many other people are now going to self diagnose their children 
for attention deficit disorder, temper tantrums, difficulty dealing 
with parents and siblings or any other perceived disorder?

Just dose them up, get them to zombie state, and all will be well, or 
at least tolerable.

Dave Lawrence, Kelowna
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom