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MARIJUANA: THE DEBATE
The Canadian government said, “Legalize it. ... ” (Washington Post) Along with Canada, even the United States has moved to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana in eight of our states. ...
Has this new turn of events in legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes helped open up the concept of legalizing Marijuana completely? This question has caused a broad public debate. ...
Canada feels it is “acting compassionately by allowing people who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses to have access to marijuana for medical purposes,” said Health Minister Allan Rock.
Under the Canadian law, patients have to prove to authorities of their suffering, and how marijuana can ease their suffering. The rules allow third parties to grow marijuana for patients who can’t grow the plants themselves, and also legalize transport and possession for medicinal purposes.
Rock said the plan is not making recreational use of marijuana legal. A spokes man for the Marijuana Policy Project, a nonprofit group working to change U. ... Right now people who use medical marijuana, (in the United States) even when recommended by a doctor, are treated like criminals. ... In both of these first two categories, the law would allow marijuana to be used by patients to help relieve muscle spasms, chronic pain, nausea, anorexia, and other symptoms provided their other drugs didn’t work. The third category covers those who think marijuana can help their symptoms. ...
Since 1999, the Canadian government has allowed patients to apply for special permission to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. ...
Kristen Hansen, A spokesman for the Family Research Council who is opposed to legalizing marijuana for any use, said, “Proposed rules in Canada send the wrong message to children.
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