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To: EBUCK
I've read where they're looking at an eyedrop application of THC for glaucoma. Also, don't rule out a 'patch' form of medication delivery (similar to nicotine) or suppository form.

My point was that even if marijuana is found to have medical benefits, it would probably not be delivered by smoking. It would be difficult to administer in a hospital setting, and there would be potential side effects like those associated with smoking tobacco.

55 posted on 12/23/2002 12:58:05 PM PST by robertpaulsen
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To: robertpaulsen
My point was that even if marijuana is found to have medical benefits, it would probably not be delivered by smoking. It would be difficult to administer in a hospital setting, and there would be potential side effects like those associated with smoking tobacco.

Good point...I just can't seem to picture some guy in a hospital bed "toking" his hourly dose while some poor fellow in the next cot is suffering from asthma or any other respritory ailment.

I have read a bit about the eye drops but they sure do seem to be high priced compared to a joint.

EBUCK

56 posted on 12/23/2002 1:11:03 PM PST by EBUCK
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To: robertpaulsen
Forgot to comment on this part...

suppository form.

LOL, I'm thinking that there may be some initial friction to the delivery vector...

EBUCK

57 posted on 12/23/2002 1:12:12 PM PST by EBUCK
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