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Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 - 06:37 PM
CRANSTON, R.I. -- Advocates of Rhode Island's Medical Marijuana Program want to make it easier for licensed patients to acquire the drug.
The state Senate is considering a bill that would allow the Department of Health to let nonprofit organizations called "compassion centers" grow and distribute medical marijuana to licensed patients.
Rhode Island became the 11th state to allow medical marijuana in 2006. Participants registered with the state Department of Health can carry 2.5 ounces of marijuana or grow 12 plants.
Advocates said some patients need help getting access to marijuana. But opponents of broader access point to a national survey that says Rhode Island has one of the highest marijuana usage rates among young people.
More than 300 Rhode Islanders are registered to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Many of them want the bill to pass so that they can get their marijuana from a regulated state center.
They say that way they don't have to depend on their caretakers and variable crop production.
Mary-Anne, who uses marijuana for medicinal reasons, said different strands of marijuana help different symptoms.
"This way, you can go and you can try the different kinds of strands and see which one works for you," Mary-Anne said.
The Rhode Island State Police told NBC 10 that the agency prefers to remain neutral on the issue.
CRANSTON, R.I. -- Advocates of Rhode Island's Medical Marijuana Program want to make it easier for licensed patients to acquire the drug.
The state Senate is considering a bill that would allow the Department of Health to let nonprofit organizations called "compassion centers" grow and distribute medical marijuana to licensed patients.
Rhode Island became the 11th state to allow medical marijuana in 2006. Participants registered with the state Department of Health can carry 2.5 ounces of marijuana or grow 12 plants.
Advocates said some patients need help getting access to marijuana. But opponents of broader access point to a national survey that says Rhode Island has one of the highest marijuana usage rates among young people.
More than 300 Rhode Islanders are registered to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Many of them want the bill to pass so that they can get their marijuana from a regulated state center.
They say that way they don't have to depend on their caretakers and variable crop production.
Mary-Anne, who uses marijuana for medicinal reasons, said different strands of marijuana help different symptoms.
"This way, you can go and you can try the different kinds of strands and see which one works for you," Mary-Anne said.
The Rhode Island State Police told NBC 10 that the agency prefers to remain neutral on the issue.
