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US: Dr. Cannabis? American Medical Association urges review of marijuana prohibition
The Examiner Wednesday 11 Nov 2009 Meeting in Houston, the AMA's House of Delegates approved a new policy calling for "marijuana's status as a federal Schedule I controlled substance be reviewed with the goal of facilitating the conduct of clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medicines, and alternate delivery methods." That does not mean the AMA is supporting full legalization or decriminalization of cannabis for responsible adults. Such a bold move that would advocate that cannabis be considered on par with alcohol and tobacco is likely a long ways off. Schedule I drugs are considered by the Government to have no medical use and to be harmful under any circumstances. This means the federal government puts marijuana, which is much less dangerous than tobacco or alcohol, in a class with drugs like heroin and LSD. Meanwhile, drugs like cocaine and methamphetamines are listed as Schedule II substances, which are approved for certain medical applications. The AMA's stance may result in the marijuana being rescheduled as Schedule II substance, which has some medical benefits. This would likely broaden the number of doctors willing to prescribe cannabis for their patients. Aaron Houston, director of government relations for the Marijuana Policy Project, says that the AMA's action is certainly "historic," as the organizations traditionally regarded as "America's most cautious and conservative major medical organization." http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dr-Cannabis-American-Medical-Association-urges-review-of-marijuana-prohibition
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