Medical Marijuana ProCon.org HOME | CLOSE

1. Name: John Hamm, M.D.  
2. Title: Premier - Nova Scotia
3. Medical Marijuana
Position:		 Pro to the question "Should marijuana be a medical option?"
4. Reasoning:

"It is apparent now that it [marijuana]" has medical benefits, and therefore, "it should be handled the way we handle any other medication that comes on the market." (12/02)

5. Credibility
Ranking:		  Key Experts
Physicians [We believe physicians are the "key experts" in the medical marijuana debate because the issue is thought by many to be ultimately based on the medical value and risks of marijuana, and Physicians, with their training and clinical work, should (at least in theory) have the best knowledge of marijuana's medical value and risks.].

6. Involvement:
  • Past President - Nova Scotia Medical Society
  • Past President - Aberdeen Hospital medical staff
  • Family physician for 30+ years
7. Education:
  • M.D. 1963 - Dalhousie University
  • B.Sc. - University of King's College, Halifax
8. Relevant Affiliations/Honors:
  • Premier of Nova Scotia (Canada) - 1999
  • Leader of Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party - 1995
9. Contact Info:
Phone: (902) 424-6600 Fax: (902) 424-7648
E-Mail:   premier@gov.ns.ca
Web Site: www.gov.ns.ca/prem/
10. Other: Nova Scotia is one of the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada. In January 2002, Nova Scotia was home to 940,000 people.
TOP HOME | CLOSE