The 1999 report from the Institute of Medicine suggested that marijuana cigarettes should
A)never be made available for medical uses.
B)be available for long-term use for a variety of purposes.
C)only be used to treat glaucoma.
D)be allowed for no more than six months for patients with intractable pain or vomiting.

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The report suggested that marijuana cigarettes should be allowed for no more than six months for patients with intractable pain or vomiting. This recommendation was based on the potential for long-term negative effects on the respiratory system, cognitive function, and mental health. The report did not suggest that marijuana cigarettes should never be made available for medical use, nor did it recommend their use for a variety of purposes or only to treat glaucoma.

The 1999 Report from the Institute of Medicine Suggested That