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Letter: Legalize medical cannabis in Iowa
Tom Matthes
Apr. 17, 2016 7:25 pm
I completely agree with The Gazette's April 8 editorial 'Don't delay expansion of medical cannabis” favoring the legalization of medical cannabis.
As well as lessening the pains and suffering from cancers and epileptic seizures, I'm betting it will be found to also help with the discomfort of other diseases like Crohn's and IBS (which I have).
I'd gladly be a volunteer to see if that's true if it would be legalized. Also, being what's commonly called a 'recovering” alcoholic, I know alcohol gives temporary relief but also causes damage to the brain, liver and kidneys. I doubt cannabis oil, being from a natural plant, would cause any such damage.
Tom Matthes
Marion
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