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chapter 1 What is Medical Marijuana? Medical marijuana is a plant-based substance that can be recommended by doctors in some countries. Patients use it to treat and relieve: • Nausea • Pain • Sleep problems • Seizures • And more Many studies from around the world support its medicinal properties. As interest in the therapeutic (helpful in treating mental and physical health) effects of medical marijuana increases, the number of studies demonstrating its medicinal benefits increase. Some countries embrace medical marijuana for its therapeutic uses. Others consider any form of

The cannabis plant contains powerful antioxidants, which offer health benefits that are similar to those found in berries.

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