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Would medical marijuana help my stroke recovery?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: I have not read the actual studies that suggest it might aid in recovery. See: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/12/03/cannabis-may-help-stroke-recovery_n_4376100.html

Answered 12/10/2017

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