The difference between normal weight and obese people is more than skin-deep. Obesity has a dramatic effect on the number and function of fat cells. LEFT, LEAN: A person at a healthy weight might have 10 billion to 20 billion fat cells, one-tenth that of an obese person.
In 1996, California became the first state to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, ending its 59 year reign as an illicit substance with no medical value. Prior to 1937, cannabis had enjoyed a 5000 year history as a therapeutic agent across many cultures.
Medical Marijuana Legalization. Marijuana has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Since 1996 when California started the trend, almost half of the states and DC have legalized medical marijuana. Typically, there are limits placed on the number of ounces of marijuana and marijuana plants that can be owned.arijuana has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Since 1996 when California started the trend, almost half of the states and DC have legalized medical marijuana. Typically, there are limits placed on the number of ounces of marijuana and marijuana plants that can be owned.