Pubdate: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 Source: East Valley Tribune (AZ) Copyright: 2002 East Valley Tribune Contact: http://www.aztrib.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1795 Author: Adam Wiggins STUDY SUPPORTS POT The July 20 letter, "Marijuana has no medical validity," states that there have been no studies which support the medical use of marijuana. From a study commissioned by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and conducted by the Institute of Medicine: "Scientific data indicate the potential therapeutic value of cannabinoid drugs, primarily THC, for pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting, and appetite stimulation." The full text of the study is available at www.nap.edu/ readingroom/books/ marimed/. Adam Wiggins, Director Neoteric (www.neoteric.nu) Pasadena, Calif. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth