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/^t/Doctors should be enabled to prescribe cannabis, since its therapeutic effects have long been recognized. The drug has been found to be effective in relieving some of the symptoms associated with glaucome, cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, and bladder problems. Although possession of cannabis is against the law, it is common that a significant part of the police do no more than caution personal users. Many police officers "would rather deal with cannabis users than drunks coming out of the pub or disco". It is time to decriminalise that drug, provided that there is the utmost care not to make them appear attractive.