http://exhibits.library.stonybrook.edu/mfp/files/original/88c0a7cfd45bcacaab74cd800fe5103c.pdf 0f06046148e10e4b484d8d7c9d24fa90 PDF Text Text 17“.. -._.. .. . -,- v» :mm — _; --.-- .. ”(fin—nv— "m. .—.x . Ier-l.’.v’w.n"-)T'e.‘vv'‘-~‘<.~»m...- ~ Inn-my .. .7. .,.V.-,,. , .. M .n .v.. , w, _....— 7m».- “my 4.“ , , . . r... em - , n December 8, 1969 Dr. Nathan Kline Rockland State Hospital Orangeburg, New York Dear Nate, It was a pleasure to read the typescript from Nepal describing the experiences of a psychiatrist with the male natives called "Sandus” natives who are unconventional in dress and behavior, monastic, and depending on the good will of society for survival. They also are users of cannabis, and some of the cannabis rituals are described in detail. — The author presents his data - in a small population (less than 70) collected over 25 years with an obvious, anti-cannabis bias. Without stating directly, he suggests that withdrawal, dependence, asceticism and strange patterns of thought are related to cannabis use. — The assessment of the A :v v“! vmsv-A RUFF/Nu“! effects of chronic cannabis use is It is difficult to picture this author --..~ our pressing problem. obtaining reliable data, but the questions that should be answered may be phrased as follows. 1. Given the pepulation of Sandus as described, from what 2. What cannabis user population is this sample derived? That is, how many adult males use cannabis new (for how long) or, how many used cannabis over the period of this sample? in is the history of cannabis regulation Nepal during the past 30-40 years? Sources data as to potency (user ratings are enough). cannabis be made available for assay? 3. artist, and availability of cannabis Can samples and any of local there other populations, i.e., criminal, mentally ill, political, known to be cannabis users; with what incidence; Are and with what degress of dysfunction - if these can be estimated? �Dr. Nathan Kline 4. common -2- December 8, 1969 Are there any physical or medical characteristics to cannabis users in Nepal? is of interest for its local flavor. Before needs editing to reduce redundancy; and checking publication; it for the proper use of English. The questions raised above may provide the additional data needed to put this effort into The document perspective. and my thanks for the opportunity to read these notes, best wishes for a successful trip. Again, my Sincerely yours, Fink, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry Max MF:kp � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence to: Kline, Nathan S. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context mfp-05-00-023-6-568 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource <a title="Fink, Max, 1923-" href="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79039548" target="_blank">Fink, Max, 1923-</a> Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence -- Correspondence Relation A related resource The Max Fink Collection Description An account of the resource Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/" target="_blank">IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries. Stony Brook University Libraries (State University of New York). Language A language of the resource en-US Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Correspondence