Drug commissioner Mortler advertises cannabis only as medicine

Cannabis only as medicine: Federal drug commissioner rejects legalization
Marijuana is consumed by many people worldwide not only as an intoxicant but also for health reasons. Meanwhile, in Germany even the cost assumption of health insurance for medical cannabis is planned. But the complete legalization is rejected by the Federal Drug Commissioner Marlene Mortler.

Marijuana relieves pain
The question of whether to release hemp or not, has been fierce for years. Many advocates are also talking about the health aspects of marijuana in the debate. These are often scientifically proven, such as complaints such as nausea and vomiting. In medicine, cannabis has long been used, among other things, for the treatment of chronic pain or against spastic paralysis and convulsions in multiple sclerosis (MS). According to a recent study, cannabis may even prevent an Alzheimer's outbreak. Although it could soon give free marijuana on medical certificate, but the Federal Drug Commissioner Marlene Mortler (CSU) is against the legalization of cannabis.

Marijuana is used not only as an intoxicant but also for medical purposes. The Federal Drug Commissioner is nevertheless against a complete legalization of cannabis. (Image: agephotography / fotolia.com)

Easier access to medical cannabis
Last summer, 90 percent of Germans said in a survey for easier access to cannabis for patients. Meanwhile, the policy has responded. A new law will enable patients with serious illnesses to receive cannabis medicines in pharmacies under certain circumstances. The new law is intended to replace the provision whereby the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) must issue an individual exemption for each patient for the purchase of cannabis.

Drug commissioner refuses complete legalization
The complete legalization of cannabis rejects the drug commissioner, however: "We do not have to make a health risk acceptable," said Mortler to the German Press Agency in Mainz. However, she campaigned for marijuana as medicine. The politician wanted "that more people who really need it get access to cannabis as medicine, medically prescribed, quality-tested and with full reimbursement by the coffers". In a statement, Mortler said: "The use of cannabis as a medicine under controlled conditions may make sense." But: "Cannabis as medicine yes, cannabis for recreational use no. Even the best medicines are not suitable stimulants. "Scientific research, however, speaks against the concerns of critics of legalization. For example, a recent study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry showed that consuming marijuana has no significant impact on physical health. (Ad)