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Jun. 25, 2010
Medical Marijuana
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| Although more states are voting to allow medical use of marijuana, it's still a politically sensitive topic. Advocates say that the substance should be allowed for pain relief, alleviation of nausea, and even treatment of some cancers. We'll talk about current research into the medical use of marijuana, and look at the political landscape for cannabis. |
Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer
Guests
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Nathan Seppa
Reporter, Science News
Washington DC -
Herbert Kleber
Professor of Psychiatry,
Director, Division of Substance Abuse
Columbia University
New York, New York -
Mitch Earleywine
Professor, Psychology
University at Albany -
State University of New York
Albany, New York -
Igor Grant
Director, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California
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