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After hitting the petition signature goal for a constitutional amendment, recreational marijuana legalization may soon make it on your ballot. It is currently under review by the Florida Supreme Court for a 2024 vote.

If it passes with 60% of the vote, recreational marijuana will become available for sale to people over the age of 21. What would that mean for Southwest Florida residents? What are the pros and cons of marijuana use, and should you consider using it?

Marijuana is made from parts of the cannabis plant that contain substantial amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is often prescribed to patients for pain relief with chronic issues and/or post-surgery treatment.

Cannabis for medical relief

Dr. Wendy Bond, a Fort Myers neurologist and Alzheimer’s researcher who prescribes THC and cannabinol (CBD) products to her patients to help with their medical issues.

“Typically, I deal with the older population, and they’re coming to me as a sort of last resort. They’ve tried all the opiates; they tried all the pain medicine. They’re from the ’60s where, you know, the cannabis was a no go, and they’re trying to come to terms with … something to help with their pain, because this stuff really does work,” she said.

When prescribed powerful opioids, some patients become hesitant to take them due its addictive reputation. Bond explained that…

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