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Australia: Medicinal cannabis users fearful of arrest seek lift to protest

Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 01/25/2016 - 08:45

Medicinal cannabis users are looking for rides to a protest site on the New South Wales north coast, claiming they are too fearful to drive themselves.

Supporters of the medical use of the drug believe they are vulnerable now police are doing frequent road-side saliva tests.

Lismore resident Ron Jones has been using medicinal cannabis for six years to help with chronic pain and emphysema.

He wants to meet with the Member for Lismore, Thomas George, to talk about legislative change for those using the drug for health issues.

"I rely totally on a car to get around and I just need to go and talk to Thomas George and find out more information on what I can do to survive," Mr Jones said.

"I'm in a lot of pain, I am in pain 24/7, I have emphysema. I have trouble breathing, I have no energy, up where I live...

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