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…We Need to Change the Laws Regarding Medical Marijuana Since 1937 marijuana has been illegal in our country for all purposes. From that time many Americans have thought of it as a dangerous drug, and its medicinal value has been disregarded simply…

…that marijuana should not be legalized for medical uses. Marijuana is an illegal substance and until that is changed, prescribing it is against the law. In the article, "Federal Foolishness and Marijuana", Dr. Jerome Kassirer wrote that, "Attorney General Janet Reno…

…blanket prohibition of marijuana, however.) A 1990 scientific survey of oncologists (cancer specialists) found that 54 percent of those with an opinion favor the controlled medical availability of marijuana and 44 percent had already broken the law…

…of every three Nevada voters supported the use of medical marijuana. Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon and Washington agree with Nevada’s plan. The Hawaii Legislature passed a similar law that was signed by the government last year. Oregon…

…drugs for medicinal purposes. These initiatives are wholly contrary to Federal statutes, which have explicitly states that by law marijuana, ‘has no current accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.’” Mr. Saunders was completely wrong in his…

…a physician’s supervision from state criminal penalties.23 These states joined voters in Arizona and California who passed similar initiatives recognizing marijuana’s medical value in 1996. These laws do not legalize marijuana or alter criminal penalties regarding…

…Medical Marijuana Since marijuana was discovered, it was smoked to get high and to cope with suffering medical conditions. Scientists are now realizing that marijuana could help in some medical cases. “It’s not particularly effective across…

…use, and some pretend to ignore it or profess indifference, but most offer some encouragement or moral support despite the fact that marijuana is classified under federal law as 'unsafe for use under medical supervision.' Obviously doctors confronted…

…Medical Marijuana "Oh, Officer, you seem to have found my stash. Good thing I remembered my marijuana permit." Although this statement may not be feasible in the United States as of yet, it has been in Canada for two years. In July 2001…

…legislation to allow patients to posses and grow marijuana for medical purposes with their doctor's approval. These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. However, these state laws…