Forum on Medical Marijuana, 4.23.11
Senator Irene Aguilar’s Introductory Remarks
It has been over 10 years since Colorado passed its medical marijuana amendment to the Colorado Constitution, and a year since the legislature passed the first set of laws to regulate the industry. Has the amendment and the legislation that followed had an overall positive effect on Colorado citizens, or has it done more harm than good?
Professor Sam Kamin – University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Dr. Rafer Leach – pain management specialist
Dr. Paul Bregman – medical marijuana doctor
Robert J. Corry - attorney specializing in marijuana law
Nick King – owner of the medical marijuana center, Alpine Herbal Wellness
Dr. Chris Thurstone – director, substance treatment program, Denver Health
Joe Beaver - consumer and advocate for the legal use of medical marijuana
How should managed care be handled for those using medical marijuana? (Professor Kamin, Dr. Leach, and Dr. Bregman)
How do doctors self-police to protect from inappropriate referrals? (Dr. Bregman)
Dr. Thurstone
What are the psychiatric benefits of medical marijuana?
Dr. Thurstone
Dr. Bregman
Disagreements on medical marijuana, Robert Corry
Is marijuana addictive?
Joe Beaver
Federal restrictions on medical marijuana patients (Professor Kamin)
Plant medicine and scientific research, Nick King
How can the Colorado Legislature act to protect access to medical marijuana for legitimate use while preventing misuse and unsafe situations for other citizens?
Professor Sam Kamin
Dr. Rafer Leach
Dr. Paul Bregman
Dr. Paul Bregman (continued)
Robert J. Corry, Jr.
Nick King
Dr. Chris Thurstone
Joe Beaver
