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Medications Have Adverse Side Effects

I'm a disabled Vietnam veteran with an arthritic disease in my spine.
I am in pain 24/7.

I have used marijuana off and on since 1979 and I have had several
misdemeanor possession charges.

Each time I got caught, I would give up smoking and try taking
prescription medications, all of which have adverse side effects.

I am currently being tested for stomach problems and the doctors say
it could have been caused by all of the anti-inflammatory pills I
have taken over the years.

Even if pot does have some minor side effects, I don't see how it is
any different from any other prescription drug.

Greg Welburn

Lawton