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"Cannabis has allowed me to live my life," said David Leclerc, insisting that he have an opportunity to deliver his message to the public.
Leclerc, who was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, said he suffered his first seizure at the age of 17 at a downtown business establishment and has battled this condition for nearly four decades. He produced a laundry list of medications that had been prescribed over the years which either failed to work or produced terrible side effects.
"It just made my life miserable," he said, noting he had been treated at a variety of different clinics and hospitals. "I've seen a lot of specialists."
As a medical marijuana card holder, Leclerc has finally found relief.
"I'm a standing example," he said. "I don't understand why this stuff is against the law. All I'm trying to do here is say 'let's move on.'"
Leclerc said stress was an initiator to his grand mal seizures and "a couple pipes a day" in addition to lifestyle and diet changes have proven to work where all the efforts of the medical community failed.
"If they do the job, why are they against the law other than ignorance?," he said. "If we're going to be a society dealing with disease, we need to look at all resources. There's no reason it should be looked at as something under a dark light that should be outlawed. If there is a valid use for the stuff, we are foolish not to take advantage of it."
Leclerc said he isn't interested in growing medical marijuana, but was appreciative of those who do engage in this activity.
"I don't farm the stuff. Never have, never will," he said explaining he gets his medical marijuana from outside sources. "All I'm interested in is controlling my seizures."
He further added that the cost – when compared to prescription medications – is substantially cheaper.
"They're very costly," said Leclerc, adding he had insurance which took care of the expense. "If the drugs would have not been a problem for me, obviously I wouldn't be here."
Leclerc admitted he doesn't understand how the medical marijuana helps to alleviate his symptoms, saying, "the point is – they work." He added he would be happy to participate in a study should the medical community begin serious research into the benefits of this drug.
He was also quick to point out it isn't a silver bullet for all ailments.
"Believe me, cannabis is not going to solve everybody's problems," he said.
Leclerc also addressed concerns of friends and family about coming forward to The Evening News with this matter.
"A lot of people are worried I'm bringing unnecessary attention to myself," he explained, "but if people don't do that, nothing will change."
And it appears that he will continue with his treatments with or without law enforcement's consent.
"I'm my own best doctor," he concluded. "I have to take care of myself."
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Source: sooeveningnews.com
Author: Scott Brand
Contact: Sault Ste. Marie, MI - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Website: Medical marijuana works for local man - Sault Ste. Marie, MI - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Leclerc, who was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, said he suffered his first seizure at the age of 17 at a downtown business establishment and has battled this condition for nearly four decades. He produced a laundry list of medications that had been prescribed over the years which either failed to work or produced terrible side effects.
"It just made my life miserable," he said, noting he had been treated at a variety of different clinics and hospitals. "I've seen a lot of specialists."
As a medical marijuana card holder, Leclerc has finally found relief.
"I'm a standing example," he said. "I don't understand why this stuff is against the law. All I'm trying to do here is say 'let's move on.'"
Leclerc said stress was an initiator to his grand mal seizures and "a couple pipes a day" in addition to lifestyle and diet changes have proven to work where all the efforts of the medical community failed.
"If they do the job, why are they against the law other than ignorance?," he said. "If we're going to be a society dealing with disease, we need to look at all resources. There's no reason it should be looked at as something under a dark light that should be outlawed. If there is a valid use for the stuff, we are foolish not to take advantage of it."
Leclerc said he isn't interested in growing medical marijuana, but was appreciative of those who do engage in this activity.
"I don't farm the stuff. Never have, never will," he said explaining he gets his medical marijuana from outside sources. "All I'm interested in is controlling my seizures."
He further added that the cost – when compared to prescription medications – is substantially cheaper.
"They're very costly," said Leclerc, adding he had insurance which took care of the expense. "If the drugs would have not been a problem for me, obviously I wouldn't be here."
Leclerc admitted he doesn't understand how the medical marijuana helps to alleviate his symptoms, saying, "the point is – they work." He added he would be happy to participate in a study should the medical community begin serious research into the benefits of this drug.
He was also quick to point out it isn't a silver bullet for all ailments.
"Believe me, cannabis is not going to solve everybody's problems," he said.
Leclerc also addressed concerns of friends and family about coming forward to The Evening News with this matter.
"A lot of people are worried I'm bringing unnecessary attention to myself," he explained, "but if people don't do that, nothing will change."
And it appears that he will continue with his treatments with or without law enforcement's consent.
"I'm my own best doctor," he concluded. "I have to take care of myself."
News Hawk- TruthSeekr420 420 MAGAZINE
Source: sooeveningnews.com
Author: Scott Brand
Contact: Sault Ste. Marie, MI - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Website: Medical marijuana works for local man - Sault Ste. Marie, MI - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI
