Marijuana debate stirs Kansas lawmakers on medical use
Mulford describes severe pain and limited work as he awaits access to medical marijuana. Advocates cite relief for AIDS, cancer, and MS, while U.S. research gaps fuel the national debate. Twenty states and D.C. have legalized medical cannabis, yet Kansas has seen no floor vote on bills. Eric Voth and Jon Hauxwell are leading Kansas experts on cannabis medicine.
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Mulford
United States
District of Columbia
Kansas
Eric Voth
Jon Hauxwell
Medical marijuana debate divides readers in Lawrence
A poll on LJWorld com and WellCommons readers shows 77 percent would use medical marijuana if legal in Lawrence while 23 percent oppose. The piece quotes doctors Voth and Hauxwell on medical benefits, risks, research hurdles, and patient stories including neuropathic pain and cancer therapy side effects. Local voices, including Ajay Tejwani and Ryan Neuhofel, discuss legality, patient access, and physician readiness.
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Ljworld. Com
WellCommons.com
Lawrence
Kansas
Ajay Tejwani
Ryan Neuhofel
Allie Ramsey
Overland Park
Kansas University School of Nursing
U.S
Ramsey
Patrick Wilbur
State
Libertarian Party
Dylan
Colorado
Kansas University
Likert on Marijuana Use If Legal and Prescribed
Quotes from workers expressing conditional openness to marijuana if legally prescribed or available as a common medication. Bennett suggests consulting a doctor for alternatives, Glover notes possible use if needed, and others imply limited interest unless sanctioned.
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Charles Glover
Lawrence
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