Title:
HI: Support accurate classification
Message:
Hawaii’s legislative session has begun and bills are being
heard. Make sure your legislators know how their constituency feels about
legislation by voicing your opinion. Call your senator today
and urge her or him to support reclassifying marijuana to recognize
its medical value.
Currently, Hawaii’s controlled substances act classifies
marijuana as a Schedule I narcotic, meaning it has no therapeutic use and a
high potential for abuse. SB 174, which is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, February 2, would reschedule
marijuana to Schedule III, recognizing scientific findings showing that
marijuana has therapeutic benefits and is less addictive than Schedule II
narcotics like cocaine and oxycontin. Call your senator and ask him or
her to support accurate scheduling.
Sensible marijuana policy will only be achieved if lawmakers
listen to reason and science. SB 174, supported by the Hawaii Medical
Association, is based in scientific findings. Ask your senator
to support this bill today!
