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What a misconception that people that use medical marijuana are 'always high'. Most patients take just a couple of small hits (if smoking) to take the edge off. If the patient is taking it internally (ie-tinctures, suppositories, etc.) than the patient has to take alot more, but again, they are not high!

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There are marijuana 'pills' that are called Marinol. However, as with ALL prescription meds., there are many other compounds that are used to make the pills. The ONLY true way for patients to get 100% of the benefit of the THC is to be able to grow it themselves. This is the only medication that I know of that is 100% pure. There are many ways in order to take the marijuana. It does NOT have to be smoked. There are candies, tintures, suppositories, butters, etc. Some people however, are not able to tolerate taking it 'internally'. I personally have witnessed a loved one that was close to death due to nausea, vomiting, and wt. loss. Once starting on this 'medication', the loved one has at least got some quality of life. They can eat more to gain wt., and take care of the nausea/vomiting with the same medication. It's really unfortunate that so many people are against this natural drug that has been around for how many years but are so ready to sign up for 'artifical drugs' and all their side affects!

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