Puff the Magic Dragon

Clinician Reviews. 2011 March;21(3):C2, 4-7

March 1, 2011 | Clinician Reviews

If we really want a conclusive answer as to whether marijuana is valuable for symptom management, it should be evaluated using the same standards as other controlled medications. Is this more a scientific/medical issue or a political issue? With strong supporters on each side of the debate and a fairly new administration, the arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana are certainly hot topics.

What do you think? Email me at PAEditor@qhc.com.

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