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Medical marijuana
The definition of "medical marijuana" only has applicability to 18 states in the usa, these states have passed laws, passed by the individual state legislature, that allow marijuana, or cannibus, to be legally used for specific medical conditions, which vary state to state. If you live in one of these states, you may be able to be certified to use cannibus as a medication, pending registration.
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