-Caveat Lector- Canada takes step toward legalizing medicinal marijuana Copyright © 1999 Nando Media Copyright © 1999 Associated Press OTTAWA (May 27, 1999 8:05 p.m. EDT http://www.nandotimes.com) - Canada's federal government has moved one step closer to legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. A measure calling for the legalization of pot for medical reasons passed Tuesday night in the House of Commons. The bill motion, tabled by an opposition party, calls on the government to "take steps immediately" to develop clinical trials, guidelines for its use and a safe supply of marijuana for people who need it for medical reasons. Victims of AIDS and cancer have been lobbying for years for the right to use marijuana as a pain killer and appetite stimulant. In March, Health Minister Allan Rock promised clinical trials into the medicinal use of marijuana. In the United States, the Clinton administration released new guidelines May 21 to ease the availability of marijuana for medical research, a move officials believe will quicken the pace of studies into the drug's possible beneficial uses. The new guidelines, "an extension of an existing process," will make it easier for academic researchers to obtain samples of research-grade marijuana grown by the government, said Campbell Gardett, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve Wingate California Director SKYWATCH INTERNATIONAL Anomalous Images and UFO Files http://www.anomalous-images.com DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
