Georgia C.A.R.E. is proud to release the first of a series of video interviews concerning the use of Cannabis as medicine (medical marijuana). In this release “Dr. Uma” ( Dr. Uma V.A. Dhanabalan, MD, MPH, FAAFP, MRO ) gives an overview of her involvement in treating patients with cannabis. This project was produced by James Bell director of Georgia C.A.R.E. for educational purposes.
More than 150 University of Georgia students attended a forum on marijuana decriminalization last night hosted by Georgia C.A.R.E. affiliate Athens C.A.R.E.. Organized by Josh Wayne and his team, the students heard from various cannabis reform activists on plans to lobby for reform in the city of Athens and the state of Georgia. Georgia C.A.R.E. director James Bell said the event was a huge success and was happy with the reception from students.
“Our goal is to make cannabis reform a real issue to students. This is not a pipe dream. It’s a real effort run by real people who want real change. We are not criminals and the citizen of Georgia should not be treated as criminals”, Bell said.
This is Athens C.A.R.E.’s second year on campus and the movement continues to grow. More events are planned in the future
“Not only were the families put in jeopardy, but the police officers were also put in jeopardy because they had no idea who was in the home,” said James Bell with the Georgia Taxpayers Alliance.
It all comes after 19-month-old Bou Bou Phonesavanh was critically injured in the failed drug raid at a Habersham County home last week.
“It’s the duty of the parents to make sure the child’s in a safe environment, and if they’re in any kind of environment where drugs are involved, then obviously, they’re not safe and if the child wasn’t in the home in the first place it would never have happened,” said Matthew Cleveland, a protestor who supports the actions of the deputies.
The deputies used a tactic where they do not knock before entering suspected drug homes.
Those against such tactics said the policies should be changed.