Using marijuana for medical purposes does not avert the possibility of individuals being charged criminally.
This was the warning of Department of Health (DOH) spokesman Dr. Eric Tayag to those that may have been using medical marijuana to treat particular medical conditions saying it is prohibited under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. A penalty of life imprisonment and a fine ranging from P500,000 to P10 million could be imposed to those found in possession of it.
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