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by The Daily Dose | 2.18.19

Should a VA doctor be allowed to recommend that their patient use medical marijuana? Current federal law classifies marijuana as being similar to heroin: \"a high potential for abuse\" with \"no currently acceptable medical use.\" Do you agree with that?

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