Medical marijuana - a photo essay

And why is this illegal in so many states? Even for those that aren't chronically ill (no pun intended)?

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Marijuana Porn: 12 strains of medical pot and how they heal
Colorado Springs-based Cannabis Therapeutics, the state's largest medical marijuana dispensary, has lots of meds to suit your fancy -- at least 35 varieties. To help patients pick their potent poison, here's a primer on some of the operation's top selections. Take three tokes and call us in the morning. Photos courtesy of Cannabis Therapeutics, unless noted.