Marijuana itself has long been a controversial subject. From the 1936 film Reefer Madness to today's push to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to fascinate and mystify.
A bill currently winding its way through the Minnesota legislative process, if passed, would allow doctors to prescribe two and a half ounces of marijuana to provide relief from symptoms such as spasticity, nausea, and pain.
To date, 31 states have addressed the issue of medical marijuana,...
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