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Germany to Approve Sativex, But Not Medical Marijuana

source: http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/sep/01/germany_approve_sativex_not_medi

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"The German government announced a 'major breakthrough' for cannabis as medicine in Germany, and nearly all the newspapers repeated this without knowing what the 'breakthrough' actually was," explained German hemp activist Steffen Geyer. "The next day, the real decision was made public, and it basically said they will change the law so Bayer can sell Sativex to patients with multiple sclerosis. The 'breakthrough' is really a small step, and they aren't doing it for the patients, but for the companies."

And that means no relief in sight for most of Germany's medical marijuana patients. As things now stand, people in Germany who want to use medical marijuana have two choices: If all other treatment options have been tried already, they can be prescribed Marinol, which is expensive and typically not covered by health insurance. Or, since a German court ruling forced the government's hand, they can apply to the government for special permission to use medical marijuana.

Only about 40 patients are permitted to do so, and they must buy their medical marijuana from a Dutch supplier, Bedrocan, in German pharmacies. They cannot grow their own, and no one can grow it for them, either. Just last month, the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices rejected a patient's bid to grow his own. The patient had permission to get cannabis at the pharmacy, but said he could not afford it.

http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/sep/01/germany_approve_sativex_not_medi
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8 comments // Germany to Approve Sativex, But Not Medical Marijuana

  • SHAWN_RITTIMAN
  • Cathy_Gray_Troutt
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      Cathy_Gray_Troutt  

    • Thank you covertops for the education and information.
      Do hope we can all pass this a long for others.
      Thank you Jeannie Herer for keeping us updated : )

    • 1 year ago
  • covertops
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      covertops  

    • No it is not legal. my husbands maternal side is German. small amounts are generally decriminalized with differnent "states" tolerating more or less.
      Bavaria is one of the strictest regions. Depending where you are it is fairly safe to go get it from Holland. Hashish is more widely accepted b/c it is more discreet and is rolled in tobacco "spliffs" thus masking some of the smell. Personally I would rather smoke it straight b/c I smoke ciggarettes for themselves and do not like to mix.
      Canada Spain and the UK are the only countries that allow Sativex for Bipolar Disorder.

    • 1 year ago
  • Naumadd
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      Naumadd  

    • There is certainly warrant to demand that suppliers of marijuana make clear to their customers the genuine benefits and possible dangers of using their products, however, there is no warrant for the state, any state, to interfere in individual choice to use or not use when they are adequately informed as to the consequences of such use - good or bad.

      To do so, you must dispense with any pretense of civilization and openly agree that the individual is property of the tribe and no individual rights or liberties actually exist between human beings.

      If you're going to be a barbarian, at least be an honest one so those who do not wish to live like you or with you or within reach of you can avoid you.

    • 1 year ago
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