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Is weed safe to smoke? does it cause brain damage? do we have receptors for it?
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Depends on your: symptoms and locale. When I was in residency all MRIs of the brain showed some degree of sinus inflammation but the university hospital was located near 2 paper mills. You should discuss your situation with the doctor who ordered the scan.
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