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GB Sciences Will Now Serve A Greatly Expanded Patient Base In Louisiana With The Addition Of Autism, Glaucoma, Parkinson's, PTSD, Intractable Pain And Severe Muscle Spasms To The List Of Ailments Covered By Medical Cannabis Legislation
GB Sciences Will Now Serve A Greatly Expanded Patient Base In Louisiana With The Addition Of Autism, Glaucoma, Parkinson's, PTSD, Intractable Pain And Severe Muscle Spasms To The List Of Ailments Covered By Medical Cannabis Legislation.
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