STUDIES SHOW CANNABINOIDS HAVE MEDICAL VALUE

Thanks for publishing the honest letter by Peter Christopher.

The Drug Enforcement Administration would have Americans believe that
medical marijuana is a cruel hoax or myth.

There are more than 60 cannabinoids found in marijuana. There is no
question that these cannabinoids have medicinal value. Why else would
pharmaceutical companies be scrambling to create synthetic versions of
them?

Smoking marijuana isn't the only way it can be ingested. Patients can
vaporize it, make tinctures or use it in teas and food items. So the
harmful effects of smoking are no excuse for our government's actions.

We are now getting reports of studies from several nations, including
our own, confirming the successful use of cannabinoids to treat
muscular sclerosis, epilepsy and other sicknesses.

Other nations are distributing cannabis and cannabis-based medications
via prescription to those who benefit from its use.

In America we incarcerate those who try to alleviate their pain and
suffering by using cannabis.

It's no coincidence that our brain is filled with cannabinoid
receptors.

Humans were meant to use this natural medicine and our government will
one day be held accountable for prosecuting sick and dying Americans.

SCOTT RUSS

Baton Rouge, La.