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Paul Gosar: “Until sufficient research is done to evaluate the efficacy of medical marijuana and its long-term effects in supporting…”

On the recordMay 7, 2019
Until sufficient research is done to evaluate the efficacy of medical marijuana and its long-term effects in supporting the treatment of mental health conditions, such as PTSD, there is not--not--clear evidence that medical marijuana may not cause more medical problems, psychiatric problems, schizophrenia, and suicide.
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Paul Gosar
Republican · Arizona

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Gosar emphasizes the need for more research on medical marijuana's effects on mental health.

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