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It is unfortunate that the stigma and mythology surround marijuana has delayed its acceptance as a good medicine.  Cannabis is neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and has all kinds of positive benefits with very low risk.  In fact, the risk is associated with smoking cannabis, but there are other ways to consume it other than smoking.  It amazes me that it remains a schedule 1 drug, yet I can complain to my doctor of back pain and easily receive an Rx for opiate medication.  By keeping it a schedule 1 drug the pharmaceutical companies are guaranteed their monopoly on their legal drug dealing.  


Imagine if cannabis is used to treat depression, anxiety, and pain instead of being prescribed SSRIs, benzodiazepines, or opioids?  Patients would experience relief without the side effects and addictions associated with the pharmaceuticals.


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