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Medical Marijuana
Covering: Medical Marijuana and Marijuana Laws
Marijuana as medicine?
Presents the pros and cons of using medicinal marijuana, as delineated by Mayoclinic.com.
Medical Marijuana ProCon
Presents responses to the medical option for marijuana. One hundred eighty questions on the issue are categorized as medical value, risks, diseases and conditions, U.S. government and medical marijuana, public policy, and legal issues. A ranking chart differentiates the credibility of sources from 5-star to A for anonymous sources that cannot be judged for reliability.
MedlinePlus: Marijuana
Provides information about marijuana including medicinal marijuana, treatment, latest news, research, organizations, statistics and much more.
MAPS: Medical Marijuana Research
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies's goal is to initiate research proving to the FDA that marijuana is safe and should be an approved prescription drug. Includes a chronology of research and links to sponsored studies. A very current overview of past and pending lawsuits is provided.
Science of Medical Marijuana
Shows the ongoing research into marijuana's therapeutic value. Includes links to major reports, scientific studies on its use with AIDS and cancer victims, and opinion. Presents the full text of an executive summary of the Institute of Medicine on "Marijuana and Medicine : Assessing the Science Base".
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws NORML
Working to reform marijuana laws, this site features news on the marijuana debate, policy statements on the medical, recreational, and industrial uses of marijuana, and facts on the significant events to legalize medical marijuana. Includes a news archives and a library link.
Marijuana Policy Project
Search this site for state-by state legislation on medical marijuana, the case before the Supreme Court, and links to the past issues of the "Marijuana Policy Report".
Last Update: April 30, 2007
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