In reality, Nothing but the truth, numerous doctors have been prescribing cannabis medicine for decades. A local DR now considering quitting conventional medicine to dedicate himself to full time inquiry and consultation on Cannabis medicine and to teach other physicians who do not know where to turn for accurate info. 

Until 2 yrs ago many local DRs working at at least 1 established hospital WERE prescribing Cannabis medicine AND prescriptions drugs. PeaceHealth sent letter warning DRs, forcing many patients to rely only on pills or to buy Canna under the table. THC Foundation, Portland, has DR names who can certify Oregon Medical Marijuana patients. Compassion Centers exist in most states that have legalized medical marijuana.

In 2003 US Patent 6,630,507 issued to US Dept of Health Human Services on potential use of non-psychoactive cannabinoids _to protect the brain from damage or degeneration caused by certain diseases, such as cirrhosis._ Google patent # also GW Pharmaceuticals.