Also, doctors can prescribe natural and synthetic compounds cannabinoids derived from marijuana to treat the same symptoms. The study urges the government and pharmaceutical firms to develop an inhaler which would deliver the drug more quickly. Initiatives to legalize medical marijuana will be on Maine s ballot in November. In 2000, Nevada and possibly Colorado will also have ballot initiatives. The laws say nothing about how patients can obtain marijuana, except to grow it themselves.
Federal laws ban possessing, selling or distributing marijuana.
Hence, obtaining marijuana even for medical purposes requires breaking the law which is cause for concern. To use a drug without fully understanding its effects is irresponsible. The very real problem of patients pain should be addressed by further development and improvement of pain medications. Legalizing the use of marijuana is not the answer.