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Mark Takano: Medical cannabis may have the potential to manage chronic pain better than opioids and treat PTSD.

On the recordJune 19, 2019
Medical cannabis may have the potential to manage chronic pain better than opioids and treat PTSD.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Highlighting the benefits of medical cannabis over opioids for veterans.

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