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1. The Past, Present, and Future of Medical Marijuana in the United States.

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *MARIJUANA laws, *CANNABIS (Genus), *DRUG efficacy, *DRUGS of abuse
Abstract

The article discusses the history, legality and medical use of marijuana in the U.S. It traces marijuana's origin in China to its widespread use in Western medicine and the controversy in the medical profession on the safety and efficacy of medically prescribed inhaled marijuana. The October 19, 2009 Justice Department's memorandum classifying marijuana as a dangerous drug while allowing federally licensed illegal use is cited. The article also calls for a more definitive statement on medical marijuana use to avoid ambiguity.

Published
2010

2. A Pharmacist's Guide to Medical Marijuana.

Author

Enderle, Laura

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *PATIENTS, *CANNABIS (Genus), *DRUGS of abuse
Abstract

The article discusses the use of medical marijuana for long-term illnesses and an emerging trend towards its legalization. It cites the states that have allowed its distribution to patients upon a physician's recommendation such as Alaska, Colorado and New Jersey as the 14th state to pass medical marijuana legislation. It indicates the reluctance of the federal government to legalize the use of medical marijuana. It points to the pharmacists who can help counteract marijuana's negative stigma.

Published
2010

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