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“Cannabis is remarkably safe. Although not harmless, it is surely less toxic than most of the conventional medicines it could replace if it were legally available. Despite its use by millions of people over thousands of years, cannabis has never caused an overdose death.”

Quote by Lester Grinspoon

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Lester Grinspoon

Lester Grinspoon is a renowned medical doctor, born in 1928. He has extensive research and clinical experience in the fields of psychiatry and substance abuse. more

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