Pubdate: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 Source: Macomb Daily, The (MI) Copyright: 2003 The Macomb Daily Contact: http://www.macombdaily.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2253 Author: Donna M. Paridee MARIJUANA A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE MEDICINE A recent letter writer ("Keep marijuana out of medicine cabinets") shouldn't be concerned about marijuana. It is a safe and effective medicine that has been used for centuries. Not one person in recorded history has ever died from a marijuana overdose. Because pot is nontoxic, it's impossible to overdose on it. Aspirin, on the other hand, kills thousands of Americans each year. So do a lot of other prescription drugs. Marijuana is a nontoxic plant. It is not harmful. There are no credible studies supporting its illegal status. For more information, see www.drugwarfacts.com. DONNA M. PARIDEE, New Baltimore - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake