Looking For Alternatives, Commission IX Of The House Of Representatives Learns Other Materials That Have The Same Benefits As Marijuana

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JAKARTA - Member of Commission IX of the House of Representatives, Dr. Suir Syam, said that in principle he agreed that the active substance in the cannabis sativa plant or marijuana was used for the treatment of certain diseases.

However, Dr. Suir Syam considered that there was a need for research on other ingredients with the same benefits to replace marijuana as a drug. According to him, other alternative materials are needed so that the use of medical marijuana is not misused.

"If the active substance in marijuana is the only one for medicine, I agree. But if there is a substitute, you should not, because it can be misused," said Dr. Suir Syam when contacted by VOI, Wednesday, June 29.

The Gerindra legislator, who had practiced at the Achmad Mochtar Hospital, said that his party was still studying whether there were other ingredients that were as beneficial as marijuana for the treatment of certain diseases, such as cerebral palsy. "That's what we are studying," said Dr. Suir Syam.

For information, the DPR RI stated that it would review the legality of using marijuana for medical purposes. Commission III of the DPR has even scheduled an RDP to ask for input and health experts to regulate medical marijuana.

Meanwhile, Commission IX of the DPR is assigned by the leadership of the DPR to coordinate with the Ministry of Health and experts in the field of medicine.