News (Media Awareness Project) - US OK: Group Backs Medical Marijuana |
| Title: | US OK: Group Backs Medical Marijuana |
| Published On: | 2004-12-05 |
| Source: | Oklahoman, The (OK) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-17 02:41:24 |
GROUP BACKS MEDICAL MARIJUANA
The Drug Policy Forum of Oklahoma wants legislation allowing the use
of medical marijuana for debilitating illnesses such a multiple
sclerosis, severe muscle spasms, nausea, epilepsy and chronic pain.
Currently in 11 states, including Colorado, doctors and patients can
decide whether marijuana is the best medicine, said organization
spokeswoman Norma Sapp of Norman.
The Drug Policy Forum invites people to tell their stories and testify
before the Legislature about the benefits of medical marijuana.
To reach Sapp, call 321 4619. Information from all telephone calls
will be kept confidential unless otherwise stipulated.
The Drug Policy Forum of Oklahoma wants legislation allowing the use
of medical marijuana for debilitating illnesses such a multiple
sclerosis, severe muscle spasms, nausea, epilepsy and chronic pain.
Currently in 11 states, including Colorado, doctors and patients can
decide whether marijuana is the best medicine, said organization
spokeswoman Norma Sapp of Norman.
The Drug Policy Forum invites people to tell their stories and testify
before the Legislature about the benefits of medical marijuana.
To reach Sapp, call 321 4619. Information from all telephone calls
will be kept confidential unless otherwise stipulated.
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