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Thu Mar 16, 2017, 06:02 PM Mar 2017

Patrick Stewart uses cannabis every day, 'enthusiastically' supports new Oxford marijuana program

"Logan" star Sir Patrick Stewart is living his most elevated life.

The "X-Men" and "Star Trek" actor, who's been making headlines recently for hanging out with his foster dog Ginger, is announcing his support of a new, very different project: marijuana research.

According to the Telegraph and NME, Stewart says that for years now he's been relying on marijuana daily — edibles and topical products — to mitigate painful symptoms resulting from what he believes is a genetic condition of ortho-arthritis in his hands.

"Two years ago, in Los Angeles I was examined by a doctor and given a note which gave me legal permission to purchase, from a registered outlet, cannabis-based products, which I was advised might help the ortho-arthritis in both my hands," he said.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Patrick-Stewart-uses-marijuana-every-day-11007594.php

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