The American College of Physicians (ACP), the nation's second largest professional body of physicians, has declared their endorsement for the medicinal use of cannabis.
The announcement comes after many arduous years of fighting between the federal government and states like California that have passed their own laws regarding medical marijuana. In short, the ACP feels that cannabis' classification as a Schedule I drug is unjustified in lieu of objective evidence to support its dangers and that the federal government has refuted what some say is overwhelming evidence supporting its medicinal value.
The ACP's big brother, the American Medical Association (AMA), has never indicated support for the rescheduling of marijuana, but has urged for further research into the nature of cannabinols and other cannabis-related chemicals. Some hope that little brother's announcement may sway the AMA. |