The government recently opened the way for farmers and companies to grow a type of hemp without the component that marijuana smokers seek for a high. More importantly, it is what science uses to transform common marijuana into a substance with medical properties. The fact is that in the past decade, medical uses for THC-grade marijuana have been found that go far beyond simply smoking a marijuana cigarette. Until recently, the value of "medical marijuana" was based completely on anecdotal testimony of individuals. But now science is discovering exciting, legitimate medical uses for the drug.

Source: Bangkok Post January 23, 2018 21:22 UTC