As a 'life member' of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and of the Canadian Medical Association I was embarrassed to see that these organizations and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada all said they would decline Health Canada's invitation to endorse a campaign on the dangers of marijuana use by young people! Does that mean they don't think there are dangers to young people? I can't believe they could be that stupid. Assuming they are not stupid, does that mean they do not want it to be brought to the public attention? No, of course not, that would be malpractice by my definition.
So why? The only reason left is that lending their endorsement might just have political repercussions.
I am embarrassed that organizations that I have contributed time and effort to over the years (and a good deal of money, too) don't have the guts and integrity to support an effort to educate people on the dangers of marijuana. They know only too well there are many risks involved. They had no such reservations regarding speaking out against cigarette smoking, for instance. My only explanation is that they 'don't want to get involved'! Instead, they issue the following feckless statement: "the CFPC, CMA and Royal College will continue working to enhance public education and increase awareness of the health risks of drug and alcohol consumption by Canada's young people."
Shame on all three of you!
Hey folks, I want your comments on this!!
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