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UK: MS sufferers welcome cannabis move

Ananova

Monday 22 Oct 2001

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MS sufferers have welcomed David Blunkett's proposals to lessen the
classification of cannabis.

The drug has long been thought to alleviate pain among sufferers of the
disease and is currently the subject of a nationwide trial.

Kate Bradley who was diagnosed with the illness in 1991, welcomed the move.
She regularly has to go on to the streets to find dealers.

Mrs Bradley, of Telford, Shropshire, who is in her 50s, said: "This is a
very big step forward and welcome news.

"Cannabis is the most effective pain reliever and meaning I may not be
arrested for having it takes enormous pressure off my mind."

Mark Littlewood, director of campaigns at the civil rights' group Liberty,
said Mr Blunkett's announcement was "a small but welcome step in the right
direction".

He said: "The Government should legalise personal use of cannabis and allow
it to be sold under licence.

"It's also time for an urgent review of our drugs laws - they are outdated
and need a thorough overhaul."

Mr Blunkett also announced that the Home Office and the Department of
Health would draw up new guidelines for supplying heroin on prescription to
addicts.

A Home Office spokesman said this measure would expand existing practices
and would be governed by strict security.

 

 

 

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