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Medical marijuana industry growing in California

need I say more. I voted for him. Socialism sounded good at first. Unfortunately I had to study myself up and learn the truth. I don't think he is evil or anything, but I have my issues. Don't think that McCain would have been any better though.

the court case all of the California cities are watching is the Anaheim case, where the city denied a permit and said it doesn't have to allow dispensaries as a valid use within the city. If the courts come back and say you have to allow it somewhere, that will be the game changer.

There is no medical value to marijuana, none, zero zilch, nada. Anyone claiming other wise is just lying in a poorly veiled attempt at getting legally stoned! Soon someone will want it provided free as a "right"!

Many patients report that marijuana is is useful for treating arthritis,migraine menstrual cramps, alcohol and opiate addiction, and depression and other debilitating mood disorders.

CANCER- Marijuana can stimulate the appetite and alleviate nausea and vomitting,which are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment.

EPILEPSY- Marijuana can prevent epiletic seizures in some patients.

CHRONIC PAIN- Marijuana can alleviate the chronic,often debilitating pain caused by a myriad of disorders and injuries.

GLAUCOMA- Marijuana can reduce interlobular pressure,thereby alleviating the pain and slowing--and sometimes stopping--progress of the condition(Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States.It damages vision by increasing eye pressure over time.)

MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS- Marijuana can limit the muscle pain and spasticity caused by the disease,as well as relieving tremor and unsteadiness of gait.

AIDS- Marijuana can reduce the nausea,vomitting,and loss of appettite caused by the ailment itself and various AIDS medications.