66 Oklahoma Compassionate Care Campaign--Legalize Medical Marijuana
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Oklahoma Compassionate
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LEGALIZE MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR OKLAHOMA
Kay Lee

Hear Florida activist Kay Lee's views on medical marijuana here.

Why medical marijuana saved Kay Lee's life.

Now seeking endorsements from Oklahomans for medical marijuana. Please go here for more info.


Oklahomans voice experiences with medical marijuana.

Medical Organizations Endorse Medical Marijuana.


Why is Marijuana Illegal?

The Science of Medical Marijuana Prohibition

Safe Access Now
(Defending Patients' Access to Medical Marijuana)

Medical Marijuana Briefing Paper

Cannabis MD

A Model Bill For Oklahoma Medical Marijuana

Study Shows Medical Marijuana Laws Don't Increase Teen Marijuana Use.

New Studies Destroy the Last Objection to Medical Marijuana


MORE MEDICAL MARIJUANA LINKS


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"I am going to be an activist. It is up to us to change these laws. And it is going to take money, because if we don't put in the money we aren't going to win. That is the bottom line." Former Oklahoman Will Foster after his release from prison. He was convicted of cultivating marijuana, used for his own medical purposes.

 
UPDATE: Will Foster Back in News Fighting Extradition to Oklahoma

"Every human being whose life is disrupted because of the marijuana laws deserves our attention, but Will's case is important first because people already know about the terrible injustice done to him back in Oklahoma, and second because it's just so weird and egregious. People just shake their heads and say this shouldn't be happening. We're trying to get him out, and we're trying to bring this injustice to the attention of people who don't already know about it. Apparently, Oklahoma has a lot of money to burn on this vindictiveness. This is a sad and stupid case."

Ed Rosenthal, Foster's friend


Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Activism Alert: Serious consideration is being placed in holding a Day at the Capitol with Marijuana Patients this fall at the State Capitol. If you are interesting in participating, please email here.

U. S. Supreme Court Declines Reviewing Police Ordered Return of Medical Marijuana. Details here.

"Marijuana is Medicine" Forum Held in Edmond.

On April 19, we had an opportunity to learn about the medical aspects of marijuana (cannabis) at a pubic meeting in Edmond sponsored by the Drug Policy Forum of Oklahoma. Two health care professionals gave informative talks and two potential candidates for medical use (if it were legal) discussed their points of view.

Dr. Morton Skorodin discussed for a lay audience the scientific background regarding benefits, risks and side effects of Cannabis. Bill Humphries, R. N., who specializes as a hospice nurse, discussed the clinical condition for which it its indicated (in those states in which it is legal[12 states]). He also discussed some of the legal intricacies involved.

Some of the scientific findings are amazing, and it seems likely that cannabis and its derivatives will be used extensively as medicine in the future. It has been used since Bible times for symptoms such as nausea and pain. Many people are aware that cancer patients use it to relieve nausea from chemotherapy. What was really surprising was to learn that it actually can fight cancer itself, as has been shown in lab animals with a wide variety of cancer types. In Spain they put the major compound, THC, in the actual brain tumors of people with the highly malignant glioblastoma.

Another recent finding is that cannabis blocks the same enzyme that standard Alzheimer's drugs do, but more efficiently. In the next few years, we may find out that those aging hippies unknowingly protected themselves from dementia by smoking pot. There are many other illnesses for which cannabis may be helpful; this subject can not be fully discussed in a brief letter. Although remarkably safe as medications go, with no reported fatalities, smoking it promotes chronic bronchitis and it is habit-forming. Not to be forgotten, the drug war vastly increases the danger of cannabis. It is illegal under federal law even where specifically legal for medical use under state law.

A Federal Medical Marijuana Bill (HR-5842 has been introduced by Rep. Ron. Paul. This Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act would make federal authorities respect states' current laws on medical cannabis and end DEA raids on facilities distributing medical marijuana legally under state law. Please call you representative to ask him to support this bill.

A look at proposed legislation for legalized medical marijuana in Oklahoma available here.


Please Help the Oklahoma Compassionate Care Campaign Raise Funds! Go here.


FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Federal law prohibits any use of marijuana, but Maine, Vermont, Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Michigan and Rhode Island allow it to be grown and used for medicinal purposes.

Legal medical marijuana is not available in Oklahoma. Sick Oklahomans need your help to allow them to seek medical marijuana treatment. It has been found to aid those suffering from chronic pain, glaucoma, neurologic disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, AIDS-wasting syndrome, and nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.

Doctors and patients in 12 states can freely decide if marijuana is the best medicine. Unfortunately in Oklahoma, citizens who need marijuana are treated like common criminals. They are locked up in our very overcrowded prisons and then we have to pay for their medical care. Our law provides no defense based on a medical necessity, even when a person cannot afford drug store medicines.


DPRNOK Needs Your Support!

We are seeking endorsements from Oklahoma doctors, patients, and prominent organizations.

We need Oklahomans who could benefit from medical marijuana to tell their stories and/or even testify to legislators about those who are either sick or in pain and who want or need medical marijuana. All interviews will be kept private unless we have your permission to tell your story.

red arrow Please use this online form to tell your story, or phone (405)714-1236.
red arrow Mail to: DPRNOK, P O BOX 73140, Midwest City, OK 73140
red arrow Our web site: Drug Policy Forum of Oklahoma
Please call your OK senator and representative and tell them to sponsor, or support, the Oklahoma Compassionate Care Medical Marijuana bill. Find your legislators here, or at the Oklahoma Election Board (405)521-2391, or contact your county election board.

ARE YOU A PATIENT WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM USING MARIJUANA AS A MEDICINE? ARE YOU A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS AWARE OF ITS THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS? PLEASE CONTACT US NOW!!


Medical marijuana is "...one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man." by the Honorable Francis Young, Administrative Law Judge Drug Enforcement Agency - 1989

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