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Written by Chris Conrad
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Wednesday, 08 February 2006 |
Dept of Health may grow cannabis
A bill that would legalize medical marijuana cleared its first
hurdle Jan. 24, getting a unanimous, bipartisan “do-pass”
recommendation from the Senate Public Affairs Committee, according to a
report in The New Mexican. Senate Bill 258 would allow patients with
debilitating medical conditions, including cancer and AIDS, to use
marijuana to treat their symptoms -- and in some cases the side effects
of treatment for those diseases.
The state Department of Health would administer a
program under which doctors would be allowed to recommend marijuana for
their patients. The marijuana used in the program would be grown in a
secure facility by the state or a private agency contracting with the
state.
Human Services Secretary Pam Hyde told the
committee, “It's time we sent a message to the federal government.”
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Chris Conrad |
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| Staunch supporter of Oaksterdam News
Chris Conrad has studied cannabis (marijuana) since 1988. He has written two books on the topic and contributed to others. Familiar with numerous books and at least 100 scientific studies, such as federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and National Institute on Drug Abuse data. Reported on cannabis dispensaries for California legislators. Consults with government agencies. Testified at National Academy of Science, Institute of Medicine hearings. Regularly consults with physicians including some of the world’s foremost authorities on cannabis and patients as to their knowledge and experiences regarding cannabis.
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