Tag: Testimonial
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Iowan with Scoliosis, Bipolar: “If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with scoliosis and bipolar disorder: “I have been diagnosed with scoliosis and deterioration of the disks and spine. I am an avid smoker. If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk or move and take care of my daily duties. It helps with my pain…
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Iowan with Migraines: “It is impossible to overdose on cannabis, but the pills that doctors prescribe kill people everyday.”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with chronic migraines: “I have been getting migraines since I was about 16. I went to a neurologist at the University of Iowa to see why I was getting headaches that made me vomit and very sensitive to light and sound. Over a period of time I tried four…
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Iowa mother wants medical cannabis for children’s epilepsy, ADHD
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowa mother: “My son is five and has been on phenobarbital for three years for the epilepsy. He always has bruises from it. I would love to be able to have him on something that mother nature has made herself. I also have severe anxiety. My eldest son has been…
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Iowan with MS to Iowa Legislature: “It is your job to assist, not obstruct, MS patients and their decision to improve the quality of their lives”
For information on how to submit a medical cannabis resolution at tonight’s Iowa caucus, please see Iowa Caucuses Tonight at 7 pm: How To Submit Medical Cannabis Resolution. Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with multiple sclerosis: “With MS, the body’s energy is used up by the immune system. For 24 hours a day, the…
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![[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/joe-bolkcom.jpg?w=300)
[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013
Senator Joe Bolkcom has uploaded these videos to his YouTube channel for anyone who couldn’t attend the December 2nd discussion on medical cannabis at the Des Moines Public Library. You can also see video of the Iowa City hearing here courtesy of Iowa City Cable TV. Legislators in attendance at this event: Representative Bruce Hunter…
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Iowan with Spinal Stenosis: “We’ll treat you with surgery, radiation, toxic levels of opiates and pharmaceuticals, but when it backfires, we’ll threaten you with fines and jail if you try to treat yourself with a natural plant”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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Iowan With Muscular Dystrophy: “If Medical Cannabis Were Legal I Would Have a Better Quality of Life”
See Also: [VIDEO] Paralyzed From Neck Down, Fairfield Woman Asks Legislators To Legalize Medical Cannabis — HeartLandConnection.com Chronic Pain Patient’s Anonymous Testimony: “I Need Cannabis to Live my Life Without Pain…These People in Office in Iowa are Cruel!” Iowa Crohns Patient To Iowa Legislature: “Cannabis Could Help Me and Thousands Of Iowans Live a Better…
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