A Veteran's Story of Medical Cannabis Use and Arrest
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For Black people in America, the war on cannabis is still ongoing.
To manage his post-traumatic stress after serving in Iraq, Sean Worsley got a medical cannabis card in Arizona. Then he and his wife were charged with possession in Alabama, which changed the course of their lives.
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A Veteran's Story of Medical Cannabis Use and Arrest
Clip: Season 48 Episode 11 | 5m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
To manage his post-traumatic stress after serving in Iraq, Sean Worsley got a medical cannabis card in Arizona. Then he and his wife were charged with possession in Alabama, which changed the course of their lives.
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