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Recommendations for medical marijuana use

Q: I have several friends who have been advised to use marijuana products for medical problems that I also have been developing. What are the latest recommendations for medical marijuana use? A: The marijuana plant contains over 100 different chemicals, referred to as cannabinoids; the ones that have shown some promise and by far the most studied regarding medical uses are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
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HEROES AMONG US:

On January 18th at approximately 1410 Alger County Dispatch received a 911 call from a female subject advising that her mother was discovered unresponsive with agonal respirations. Deputy Will Seymour took the 911 call.
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Championing Change: Honoring Women Advocates for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Since 1987, the entire month of March has been Women’s History Month. This is a time to reflect on all of the amazing contributions women have made to our society throughout history. It’s also a time to look forward, finding ways to break down barriers that may stand in the way of women who wish to offer up their own ideas, skills, and expertise.
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