Michigan Medical Marijuana Law Gives Rise to Industry, Causes Worries for Law and Health Authorities

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via NORML:



MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW GIVES RISE TO INDUSTRY, CAUSES WORRIES FOR LAW AND HEALTH AUTHORITIES
by Jim Harger, (Source:Grand Rapids Press)
Regional News

20 Dec 2009
Michigan
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SIDNEY - David Overholt has great hopes for the marijuana he is growing in the basement of his Montcalm County farmhouse.

As a founder of the Mid Michigan Compassion Club, Overholt says the medical marijuana law approved statewide last year has created business opportunities for people who see marijuana as an alternative to traditional pills and painkillers.

"We're bringing structure and order to an industry that has none," said Overholt, whose club tries to pair patients legally entitled to get marijuana with "caregivers" growing marijuana legally.

Overholt's club is part of a cottage industry springing up since April, when the state issued rules for the distribution of medical marijuana.

The 60 members hold twice-monthly informational meetings at club headquarters, a former bait shop, which includes two consultation rooms where patients can meet with doctors who could recommend marijuana as a treatment. A back room will become a "smoke room" where registered patients can sample products. ..........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.mapinc.org/norml/v09/n1136/a10.htm

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1. And they think that's Michigan's worst problem?

Like poppies in Afghanistan or coca in Colombia. If it's the only game in town, you play it.

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2. I think that's a bit of an overstatement....but I get your meaning.

nt

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3. Health authorities are worried? Are they more concerned or less with prescription drug problems?

Leave it to the Grand Rapids Press.

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4. True that

RW rag....reflecting its community.