Relief in Pain and Dying
I am 63 years old and hold a Masters degree in
social work. I have been certified as an advanced practitioner in the
field of social work. I have had opportunities to witness what a positive
difference the medical use of marijuana can make for persons with a
variety of medical conditions. In addition, I have seen this positive
benefit in my own family.
My sister died two years ago at the age of 71 from complications from
diabetes. She was a registered nurse who had lived and worked in another
state, where she also died. Prior to her death she was in extreme pain,
and had great difficulty in eating due to constant nausea in addition to
the pain. The usually prescribed pain killers dulled her thinking, and at
the same time her tolerance to those increased to the point that they did
little good.
At my recommendation and her consent someone managed to procure marijuana
for her. Although she was terminal, I cannot tell you how much the quality
of her remaining days improved with the use of marijuana. We were most
thankful that someone took a risk in providing this comfort to her, and
only wish that this could have been accomplished sooner. The only regret
was that anyone did have to "take a risk" to accomplish this act of
humanity to alleviate my sister's suffering.