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Taken from letters written by Arkansas patients: CHRONIC EATING DISORDER, PTSD -- Retired military, Vietnam veteran, disabled with post-traumatic stress disorder, respiratory problems, and major eating disorder following exposure to Agent Orange. "All my life I have been totally against marijuana and have raised my kids that way. But in the past three years I have become close to a wonderful man who smokes marijuana... Click here to read full story. Feb 2003 APPETITE AND PAIN -- 44 year old female professional portrait artist, I have used medical marijuana for about ten years, until May 3, 2001. That is the day my husband and I were arrested and jailed. We were charged with possession of 14 ounces of dried, frozen marijuana and four or five small plants. They charged us with manufacture and intent to sell because of the hundreds of small baggies I use to package my hand-crafted earrings. All charges are felonies and we are facing 4-10 years in prison. Click here to read full story. THE STORY OF JAMES "JOHN" MARKES -- James is a thirty-five year old male veteran, disabled since 1986 and home-bound for the last few years. His current medical problems prevent him from working, and he is forced to spend most of his time resting or recuperating from the minimal exertions his disabilities will allow. Buying groceries, washing a glass, getting into bed or even simply bathing are agonies he endures on an everyday basis. Click here to read full story.
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