Historique
Périodique
A peek into Pandora's box : the medical excuse marijuana controversy
(Un coup d'oeil dans la boite de Pandore : controverse à propos de l'excuse médicale de l'usage de cannabis.)
Auteur(s) :
VOTH, E. A.
Année
2003
Page(s) :
27-46
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
94
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
PRO (Produits, mode d'action, méthode de dépistage / Substances, action mode, screening methods)
Thésaurus mots-clés
CANNABIS
;
USAGE THERAPEUTIQUE
;
EFFET SECONDAIRE
;
REGLEMENTATION
;
MEDICAMENTS
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
Journal of Addictive Diseases, 2003, 22, (4), 27-46
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
The smoking of marijuana for medicinal applications is a volatile and difficult issue for the medical and regulatory communities which has reached the forefront of discussions of public policy. Any consideration of this issue must take into account the substantial toxicity, impurity, and morbidity associated with marijuana use. Several states have passed ballot initiatives or legislation that allow a medical excuse for possession of marijuana. These initiatives bypass the Food and Drug Administration process of proving safety and efficacy, and they have created serious regulatory dilemmas for state regulalory boards. Several examinations of the issue have consistently drawn question to the validity of smoking an impure substance while voicing concern for the well being of palients in need. The historical, social, medical, and legal issues are examined. (Review' s abstract)
Affiliation :
FACP, 901 Garfield, Topeka, KS 66606 ; evothstormontvail.org
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.