Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
According to revised research guidelines from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, scientists may solicit funding from non-government sources for the study of marijuana. But many people are upset that there is still no provision that would allow people to smoke marijuana legally in an attempt to control pain, nausea, vomiting, and certain other problems. A panel talks about the latest battle in the war over medicinal use of marijuana.
Guests
- Lyn Nofziger Campaign consultant and former aide to President Ronald Reagan
- Dr. Lester Grinspoon Associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School
- Dr. Eric Voth Chairman of the International Drug Strategy Institute
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