Dr. Donnabel Trias-Cunanan, president and spokesperson of Cannahopefuls Inc., spoke before the Senate Subcommittee on Health and Demography, which tackled Senate Bill 230 or An Act Granting Access to Medical Cannabis as a Compassionate Alternative Means of Medical Treatment.
She narrated before the panel the tedious process of applying for a compassionate special permit so they could purchase and ship medical cannabis, which she said can help with her child's seizures."Nais ko pong ipaalam sa inyo sa lahat nang andito na ang compassionate special permit is not compassionate at all," she said.
Although they completed all the requirements, Cunanan said they can only buy a medicine that costs $32,000 because this is the only drug that meets the specific guidelines set by the Food and Drugs Administration. "Pangalawa, safe, ligtas na hindi ho kami mahuhuli or makukulong dahil lang ninanais namin na gumamit ng gamot na makakatulong sa aming mga anak. Safe na wala pong pesticides, wala pong insecticide na posibleng maka-harm pa po ng aming mga anak," she added.
I’m for it being used in a medical use,But not so for recreational use.”Because I think if people were to argue, ‘What about alcohol and cigarettes?’ Well, everything is good but in moderation. catrionaelisa 🇵🇭
Alternatively, just send the parents and patients to Thailand for the child to get its fix. When this Pandora's box opened, it will be a challenge to reverse course when it is abused.
For me...mahirap mag-apply for compassionate use Eh why not streamline the process instead of creating a new law that may be subject to abuse?