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A member asked:
I was in an extremely bad car accident. this caused both of my lungs to collapse. if medical marijuana became legal in my state would it cause problem?
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Should be OK but...: Thank-you for your service to our country (i'm guessing you're not in afghanistan on vacation). Your lungs should be as good as new over time but to err on the side of caution i advise waiting at least a year before smoking to give your lungs time to heal. You can use it orally or topically before then. Marijuana can be very helpful for back pain ; spasm. High cbd strains are less intoxicating.
Answered 1/14/2014
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