This is segment 11 in our ongoing question and answer video segments with Salem-News.com's Bonnie King and Oregon's leading expert in medical marijuana, Dr. Phil Leveque.
(SALEM, Ore.) - Bonnie King and Dr. Phil Leveque take a number of questions about medical marijuana from our viewers. As we learn today, some people consulting the doctor for advice hail from as far away as Norway.
That question regards something that Dr. Leveque, a WWII Combat Infantryman, knows a great deal about... Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Leveque discusses the relationship between PTSD and cannabis as a treatment. It is something he may have more experience with that any other living human being.
Several other topics are covered in this edition as well. One person seeks advice on locating a legalized grower. Another subject discussed is whether medical marijuana is a good treatment for insomnia.
More questions regard migraine headaches are discussed, as well as the potential treatment of this with medical marijuana.
The relationship between a person's lungs and marijuana smoke is something that brings surprising answers.
Another Salem-News.com viewer asks the doctor where they can find a good vaporizer, and what to look for. Vaporizers are considered by many doctors to be the single best way to use marijuana with the least health risk.
Finally, Bonnie and Dr. Leveque talk about a report on ABC News 20/20 November 30th regarding the increasing drug use among Iraq War Veterans.
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You can email your questions and comments to the doctor: newsroom@salem-news.com
More information on the history of Leveque can be found in his book, General Patton's Dogface Soldier of Phil Leveque about his experiences in WWII. Order the book by mail by following this link: Dogface Soldier.
If you are a World War Two history fan, you don't want to miss it.
Watch for Dr. Phil Leveque's streaming video question and answer segments about medical marijuana with Bonnie King.
Other articles and video segments about PTSD and medical marijuana on Salem-News.com:Dr. Phil Leveque INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES
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