Millions of Americans take prescription drugs to treat a plethora of illnesses and symptoms, but not all drugs are created equal. The question of whether or not to consider marijuana a viable medical treatment remains a hot button issue. In states like California, medical marijuana clubs have flourished despite their federal illegality. Should the federal government allow states to make their own decisions, or is marijuana nothing more than a dangerous narcotic?
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Medical Marijuana Bypasses the FDA and Jeopardizes Consumer Protection
- From Dr Voth
By Dr. Eric Voth - M.D., FACP
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Yes, FDA Consumer Protections...
...worked so well for the 27,000 killed by Vioxx, the soldiers committing suicide over Chantix, the people injured by Phen-Fen...
In over 5,000 years, not one person has died over their medicinal use of marijuana, unless they were shot by law enforcement or criminals in a deal gone bad.
Plus, the FDA won't study medical marijuana. The gov't says "the science isn't there", but then NIDA refuses to let scientists study it!
- RadicalRuss July 24, 2008 1:26PM
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How?
How is marijuana smoking dangerous?
Yes, it may hurt the lungs but that's only thinking along the lines of smoking, which you don't necessarily have to do.
- pajonny
March 26, 2009 3:53PM
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