The short answer is "Yes."

In California, it can be very easy to get a doctor's recommendation. Though all recommendations have the same legal standing, some doctor's take the medicinal marijuana issue rather seriously and actually want to see some symptoms, while others are just giving away recommendations for money (usually 100-175 bucks.)

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