The entry on marijuana stated "research into the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis bolsters the case for medicinal use of marijuana." The studies cited, however, involved the use of cannabis extracts and synthetic marijuana chemicals, not smoking pot, as some readers might surmise. The research suggests that there are excellent ways to utilize the active ingredients in marijuana without legalizing another lung-polluting substance. The time has come for the prescription use of cannabis derivatives.

Terry K. Kaiser

San Diego

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