Madison NORML

Dr. Bearman’s University of Wisconsin Medical School presentation can be found here.

David Bearman, MD, a Santa Barbara, California physician and surgeon with Wisconsin roots, speaks on "Cannabis and Cannabinoids in 21st Century Medicine: Medical Marijuana in the Clinic".

Bearman is one of the leading physicians in the U.S. in the field of medical marijuana. He has spent 40 years working in substance and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs. Bearman was a pioneer in the free and community clinic movement.

As I type at 11:47 am CDT on 11/17, it is so popular it already has 219 hits and is quickly approaching the Top Ten most viewed videos after being online a little over a day!

Wednesday's State Senate Committee hearing is also now archived at Wisconsin Eye click here.

11.14.07 | Senate Committee on Health, Human Services, Insurance, and Job Creation

The Committee heard testimony on the use of medical marijuana. The following individuals were invited to speak: George McMahon, Since 1990, Mr. McMahon has received a monthly prescription for medical marijuana from the federal government for the treatment of a rare, painful medical condition called Nail-Patella Syndrome. Dr. Christopher G. Fichtner, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry-University of Chicago, President of WellMindHealth, former Director of Mental health for the Illinois Department of Human Services. Dr. David Bearman, California physician who operates a medical practice specific to medical marijuana patients. Public testimony will be allowed following the three invited speakers.

Here is a direct link to the video itself: click here.