Well I have to say issue number 17 certainly caused a lot of controversy, especially surrounding the Dr Frankenbeanstien article. Both Sam The Skunkman and Ed Rosenthal contacted me regarding this. I offered them both the chance to rebut what was published, but they declined to do so.
I would also like to take this time to apologize to Dr Steve Blitzer, MD, for not personally contacting him to get his permission to print the article he wrote. He gave a copy of this to one of his patients who submitted it without his prior knowledge. Despite a series of emails that gave the impression that he wanted it published, that was not the case. This taught me that I must not publish anything based on assumption again. I would also like to apologize for using a picture that depicted self-mutilation. The intention was to reflect pain but sadly both my layout designer and I were way off the mark using this picture. Due to what transpired, we had to inform Dr Blitzer’s patient that their contributions would no longer be accepted after this.
We at Treating Yourself take great pride in representing the truth and appreciate all the submissions by our readers. One other article that struck a nerve with some folks was the From the Needy to the Greedy piece. Some of the dispensaries that support us in Sacramento were upset that I would publish such an article, even though their dispensary wasn’t mentioned.
Folks need to remember that Treating Yourself is written for patients by patients. The patients’ views and opinions need to be published so that they too have a voice. Patients are always trying to get people to understand why we choose to use marijuana as our medicine. Patients who are licensed to grow their own medicine in Canada not only have to watch out for rippers, but also having to deal with local police forces and fire marshals. Most of the local police forces and fire departments are not supportive nor do they want to see a marijuana grow op in their area even if it’s LEGAL. I believe that we patients need to approach these departments and try to educate them on the medicinal benefits of marijuana. We all need to work together to eliminate the need for the Black Market.
The other issue that patients have to deal with is unscrupulous designated growers; I get many emails from patients who are not happy with their designated grower due to the fact that they rarely get the amount of medicine that they require. Now not all designated growers are like this as I have also received many letters from patients whom I have put in touch with honest growers who are there to HELP the patient in need. We have been successful with providing patients with a designated grower who are willing to provide the much needed medical marijuana for FREE!
Be sure to check out the Treating Yourself Medical Marijuana & Hemp Expo web site at . We are now accepting applications from patients who are wanting to be VIP Judges for the first ever Medi Cup. To request an application please send an email to weedmaster@treatingyourself. com
On a sad note the Treating Yourself lost a valued member of its online community. She will be sadly missed. R.I.P. Paulette
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