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The New Role of the Pharmacist

Pharmacists serve dual roles in providing both medical care and furthering the... more

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Pharmacy Programs in California

These schools represent the best pharmacy schools within the state of California, and... more

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Technology Review: Molecular Sunglasses for Macular Degeneration

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Feds to Continue Raids on Medical Pot in California

The federal government will continue raids on medical marijuana dispensaries in... more

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What Can You do with a Masters in Health Administration?

Earning a degree in the health administrative sector has become popular in the past... more

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Inside The Mind Of An LSD User

In the name of medical research, scientists analyzed the brain activity of individuals... more

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100 Awesome iPhone Apps for Med Students and Doctors

New technology makes it easier than ever to keep up with your studies, track patients... more

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10 Medical Careers to Work for a Pro Sports Team

Learn details, including salary ranges, of 10 medical careers that can get you in with... more

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The United States of Hysteria

When President Obama declared the swine-flu outbreak a national emergency, he tapped... more

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United Kingdom Talk Video Tuesday 27th October 2009

Tuesday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on CURRENT TV... more

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Forensic Science Saves Lives

Forensic science has been one field that is notoriously known for both its ‘gory’... more

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Medical Marijuana Leading To Boon For Many Colorado Real Estate Firms

Real estate brokers say that Colorado's medical-marijuana law has sparked a land rush,... more

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Vscan Handheld Ultrasound: GE Unveils 'Stethoscope Of The 21st Century'

The future of ultrasound technology, as interpreted by General Electric Co., looks a... more

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Top 10 Teeth Myths That Everyone Still Believes

New developments in dentistry, old wife’s tales still out there, how do you sort... more

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Top 10 TV Nurses and What You Can Learn from Them

From army nurses to ER managers to doctor’s office assistants, here are the top 10... more

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Federal government acknowledges medical marijuana patients rights, what's next?

Lately the world become a little more happy when the Feds decided to recognize the rights of medical marijuana patients and a lot of people have been speculating what will come next. CNN recently talked about legalization and turning cannabis into a commodity, which in the long run is probably not such a bad idea. With all the speculation and the media clamoring for ratings to sell some ad space and some of their television personalities books it amazes me they haven't taken a deeper look at what this potentially means.

Marijuana or Cannabis is a Schedule I drug , meaning three things

" 1. The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
2. The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
3. There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision."

Talking about legalizing it right away is ridiculous unless we visit and understand the original hypocrisy of all drug laws in the United States, to ask questions about the federal governments right to interfere with what are ultimately personal decisions that are in line with our personal liberties in a supposed free nation.
Some people hide behind the veil of these medical marijuana laws and abuse them for personal gain, and soon the media will focus on that and begin a negative campaign driving up support for the opposition; most of which are opposed because of a lack of education, or general stubbornness.
The community of "recreational" cannabis users needs to find their own fight in this war, let the medical field remain legitimate or risk a back lash and a battle you will never win. Recent polls found 40% of the public in favor of reform, promising but far from the support needed for real change.
Relaxing the stance on medical users allows recreational users to focus on the hypocrisy of the drugs Schedule I standing and with enough noise could force the governments hand to look at and make a decision on that matter. Steps need to be taken in order to achieve the desired results where we could all grow a few plants in our backyard if we felt like doing so, let's start with step 1 and then worry about steps 2-54.Lately the world become a little more happy when the Feds decided to recognize the... more