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The Role Cannabis Has in Healthcare | Dr. Noah Minskoff | Healthcare & Medicine
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The Role Cannabis Has in Healthcare by Dr. Noah Minskoff | Dec 2, 2021 | Dr. Noah Minskoff, Healthcare
It is currently against federal law to own, sell, give away, or grow marijuana for any purpose in the United States. Nevertheless, many states have found alternatives, such as passing legislation that allows people with specific health conditions to buy marijuana. In these states, doctors write certificates or provide licenses so patients can receive medical marijuana from a state-licensed dispensary. Marijuana is currently legal, on the state level, in 29 states, and Washington, DC. According to Harvard Health, about 85% of Americans support legalizing medical marijuana, and estimated that several million Americans currently use it. Medical marijuana is a term for derivatives of the Cannabis sativa plant to relieve severe and chronic symptoms. The plant is typically smoked, but it can also be vaporized, sprayed under the tongue, applied to the skin, or cooked in food. Studies report that medical cannabis has a possible benefit for several conditions. The most common use for medical marijuana in the U.S is for pain relief. Although medical marijuana isn’t strong enough for https://drnoahminskoff.com/the-role-cannabis-has-in-healthcare/
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