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Opponents of [[drug abuse]] charge that efforts to legalize medical marijuana are intended to be a step towards complete decriminalization and generally decry marijuana as a "[[gateway drug]]".

Opponents of [[drug abuse]] charge that efforts to legalize medical marijuana are intended to be a step towards complete decriminalization and generally decry marijuana as a "[[gateway drug]]".

On the other hand; research exists that supports the use of marijuana to manage several different symptoms, among these are wasting syndrome associated with AIDS and cancer, nausea, and migraines. <ref>http://www.nysna.org/advocacy/testimonies/med_marijuana.htm</ref> Many organizations also advocate the use of marijuana for medical purposes, including the New York State Nurses Association. <ref>http://www.nysna.org/advocacy/testimonies/med_marijuana.htm</ref>

On the other hand; research exists that supports the use of marijuana to manage several different symptoms, among these are wasting syndrome associated with AIDS and cancer, nausea, and migraines. Many organizations also advocate the use of marijuana for medical purposes, including the New York State Nurses Association. <ref>http://www.nysna.org/advocacy/testimonies/med_marijuana.htm</ref>

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