title: Troubled times for Canada's medical marijuana program.
abstract: Health Canada finally produces a good marijuana crop, but its medical marijuana program is in a state of upheaval as it faces internal dissent regarding a crucial aspect of its mandate, as well as fundamental challenges from the courts. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister said that the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thaczuk
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D002188:Cannabis; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D008517:Phytotherapy