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| Florida Governor Rick Scott |
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| Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin |
PAN's Letter to the Governors
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Dear Florida Governor Rick Scott and Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin–
I write to you about blocking medical cannabis patients from access to smokable cannabis.
For some patients this is the best means of ingestion for their condition, especially for patients with extreme nausea. AIDS and cancer patients, those undergoing dialysis and others find it difficult to eat medical cannabis products like capsules or tinctures without throwing them up.
For chronic pain patients smokable cannabis is very effective as the relief can be within minutes. For some people, whether prescribed pills or edible cannabis, it can take hours before they feel any relief.
Also, for patients that have a more sensitive system smoking is ideal because there is great control in the amount one smokes and how often. Smokable cannabis has quick onset and a quick, gentle offset. For some patients smoking a pinch is all they need, whereas eating it would incapacitate them.
I provide this link to a news story about a UCLA study regarding smokable cannabis:
Study Finds No Cancer-Marijuana Connection
Please reconsider your position regarding smokable cannabis for seriously ill patients. I thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Degé Coutee
President, Executive & Program Director
Patient Advocacy Network
Advocating for patients’ safe, affordable access to medical cannabis since 2006
(323) 334-5282
P.O. Box 93845, Los Angeles, CA 90093
@PAN4Compassion
www.CannabisSavesLives.org
PAN is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization
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