WOW....I did not check the forum for a bit and WHAMMO!

Gentlemen, I would like to say that you have made some cogent arguments and I have been putting some serious thought into the discussion.

Before I "jump" right in before obtaining all the information possible, can someone point me to where the information regarding "board members" is? I have looked on the DOH site but for some reason I am missing this. (I am not the savviest internet searcher )

The state is VERY new to the medical cannabis program. I am thankful that it has become legal within the state for patients to utilize MMJ to help alleviate symptoms from pain to nausea and things in-between.

I have a few thoughts:

1. With currently only five approved producers in the state and around 1400 approved patients, how can these five producers adequately disseminate the MMJ??? (a pseudo-rhetorical question after learning of some patient's trouble with obtaining their medicine).

2. I certainly hope that the individuals that are suffering from a multitude of conditions, petition the Medical Cannabis Program for the March 30th hearing. If conditions are not brought forth by patients (with the necessary medical information), new conditions will most likely remain "unapproved".

http://www.health.state.nm.us/IDB/me...10%20Final.pdf

NOTE: Petitions need to be submitted by March 9th in order to be heard.

3. I applaud individuals/groups that are trying to produce for patients.

4. As I mentioned earlier, I am not knowledgeable on just what producers (aside from personal production) for numerous patients need to begin establishing a some sort of method of growing/distributing to patients. With that being said, there are many individuals that would probably be very interested in helping this program gain some more ground so that it is a win-win situation for everyone. Pepurr did an eloquent job of illustrating this point earlier in the thread.

I, like a few others, have not been approved by the State yet. I have not submitted my application because I have numerous medical issues that are developing. I have no doubt in my mind that when I place my application that I will be approved (I qualify in two of the areas right now and was recommended by two of my doctors to pursue this soon). What I am confused/fearful/anxious/curious about is having an adequate supply to treat my conditions. If there are not enough producers, this situation will continue to be an issue until such time there are adequate resources to provide patients with MMJ.

I apologize for the long post but these are some of my thoughts/concerns bouncing around in my head at the moment.