The word "synthetic" does not appear in the article.
This article is about medical benefits of cannabinoids. Marijuana contains cannabinoids. You have claimed there are no medical uses for marijuana. You are wrong.
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Many scientists believe marijuana-like drugs might be able to treat a wide range of diseases,
the new drugs are much more refined and targeted than marijuana, with few of its side effects.
Scientists who use Marinol, a legal but tightly regulated marijuana-like drug,
They believe marijuana has too many negatives to be a truly effective drug, with side effects that include memory problems, decreased immunity and possible addiction.
Marijuana has another drawback. From a scientific standpoint, Giuffrida says, it’s "a very dirty drug".
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They believe marijuana has too many negatives to be a truly effective drug, with side effects that include memory problems, decreased immunity and possible addiction.
Marijuana has another drawback. From a scientific standpoint, Giuffrida says, it’s "a very dirty drug".
MARINOL. I guess you didn't know.
The active ingredient of Marinol is synthetic THC, which has been found to relieve the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy for cancer patients and to assist with loss of appetite with AIDS patients