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In the background of a state-wide debate over legalization, about 50 students gathered Wednesday evening to hear about the effects and possibilities of medical marijuana.
Wichita doctor Jon Hauxwell spoke to students at Stauffer-Flint Hall about the benefits and drawbacks of medical pot.
More than 50 students sat in Stauffer-Flint 100 to come hear Jon Hauxwell speak Wednesday night hosted by NORML. Hauxwell spoke about the benifits that Cannabis has to offer while at the same time acknowledging some of the negative effects that can appear when used.
"Any substance that is capable of altering human physiology in a good way is usually capable of altering it in a bad way," Hauxwell said.
Hauxwell, who kept his comments exclusively about medical marijuana use, spoke about two common ways of consuming marijuana – by inhalation or eating. Inhaling marijuana, which is usally done by smoking it, helps individuals quickly determine their optimal dosage for relieving pain, he said.
However, Hauxwell said taking pot through eating could be better for individuals who require larger doses. The effect of the pot also lasts longer when eaten.
Hauxwell said that he was frustrated by restrictions sometimes placed on medical marijuana.
"Cannabis ought to be an option and it shouldn't be an option of last resort," Hauxwell said.
Hauxwell said that pot could be addictive, but withdrawl symptoms, which include irritability and difficulty sleeping and concentrating, are relatively mild compared with the withdrawl effects of other drugs.
Last week, a bill was introduced into the Kansas House of Representatives that would legalize medical marijuana. Hauxwell, who supports legalization, has submitted written testimony for the bill.
The KU chapter for National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) sponsored Hauxwell's talk and has been tabling in front of Wescoe Hall this week.
NORML provided computers for students to send e-mails to their representatives urging them to support the legalization of medical marijuana.
Jacob Fox, KU NORML president, said the reception they received from students had been positive and that the group would be participating in a demonstration in Topeka at a later date.
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Wichita doctor Jon Hauxwell spoke to students at Stauffer-Flint Hall about the benefits and drawbacks of medical pot.
More than 50 students sat in Stauffer-Flint 100 to come hear Jon Hauxwell speak Wednesday night hosted by NORML. Hauxwell spoke about the benifits that Cannabis has to offer while at the same time acknowledging some of the negative effects that can appear when used.
"Any substance that is capable of altering human physiology in a good way is usually capable of altering it in a bad way," Hauxwell said.
Hauxwell, who kept his comments exclusively about medical marijuana use, spoke about two common ways of consuming marijuana – by inhalation or eating. Inhaling marijuana, which is usally done by smoking it, helps individuals quickly determine their optimal dosage for relieving pain, he said.
However, Hauxwell said taking pot through eating could be better for individuals who require larger doses. The effect of the pot also lasts longer when eaten.
Hauxwell said that he was frustrated by restrictions sometimes placed on medical marijuana.
"Cannabis ought to be an option and it shouldn't be an option of last resort," Hauxwell said.
Hauxwell said that pot could be addictive, but withdrawl symptoms, which include irritability and difficulty sleeping and concentrating, are relatively mild compared with the withdrawl effects of other drugs.
Last week, a bill was introduced into the Kansas House of Representatives that would legalize medical marijuana. Hauxwell, who supports legalization, has submitted written testimony for the bill.
The KU chapter for National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) sponsored Hauxwell's talk and has been tabling in front of Wescoe Hall this week.
NORML provided computers for students to send e-mails to their representatives urging them to support the legalization of medical marijuana.
Jacob Fox, KU NORML president, said the reception they received from students had been positive and that the group would be participating in a demonstration in Topeka at a later date.
News Hawk- Guitarman313 420 MAGAZINE
Source: kansan.com
Author: Jonathan Shorman
Contact: Contact Us
Copyright: The University Daily Kansan
Website: Doctor speaks to students about medical marijuana
