Marijuana has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but pot has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and physicians are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. Theres substantial evidence that marijuana (cannabis) is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chemo side effects, sleep and mood disorders, MS, and Parkinsons disease, among others. But theres also misinformation about marijuana on social media. And most physicians have limited knowledge on the subject, while dispensary staff (aka budtenders
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