Pubdate: Wed, 25 Feb 1998
Date: February 25, 1998
Source: The Independent, UK
Author:  R E Stebbing

As a cancer sufferer who is undergoing chemotherapy, I should like someone
to explain to me the logic of the fact that although it is illegal for
doctors to prescribe cannabis to relieve my symptoms it is legal to use
heroin as a medical drug.

The evidence that cannabis is non-habit-forming and less damaging than
heroin, tobacco or alcohol is now overwhelming. Many people suffer pain
that only cannabis can relieve, and sufferers from ME can get relief by its
use. What is the justification for forcing sick people either to suffer
unnecessarily or to become criminals?

I have never used any recreational drug but alcohol.

R E Stebbing
London, UK