Pubdate: Fri, 9 April 1999
Source: Daily Telegraph (UK)
Copyright: of Telegraph Group Limited 1999
Contact:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

ME SUFFERER GREW 'POT' TO EASE PAIN

A HOUSEWIFE grew cannabis plants at her home to ease the pain from the
chronic fatigue syndrome ME, a court was told yesterday.

Police found "pot" growing areas in two bedrooms at the home of
Candace Kelly, 51, at the Old Police House, Halwell, Devon. Kelly, who
pleaded guilty at Plymouth Crown Court to being concerned in the
production of herbal cannabis, was sentenced to 12 months, suspended
for a year.

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