medical cannabis

Doctor-recommended pot

Medical cannabis is marijuana prescribed or recommended by physicians to treat medical conditions.

It may relieve symptoms of chronic pain, nausea from chemotherapy, epilepsy, and other ailments.

Legal status varies by jurisdiction—some places allow medical use while prohibiting recreational use.

She got her medical cannabis card after the diagnosis.

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