Aged 71 Ricardo Petraglia went viral on social media after showing off his cannabis plant, which he planted in the backyard of his home and defending himself against criticism. The actor explained that any use of marijuana in his case is medical.
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Ricardo received a habeas corpus permit to grow the plant at home in 2007 after undergoing hip surgery and using marijuana to help stem the intense pain. He’s since become an activist for the legalization of marijuana use, even creating a podcast to talk about the issue.
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“Medical Use”
In an interview with Extra newspaper’s Danilo Perelló, the actor explained that he uses cannabis in various ways to manage his pain, such as: B. in essential oils, when smoking or vaporizing. Ricardo decided to go to court after seeing the high price of medication for his pain, and he has been able to plant legally ever since.
“Each use is medicinal and therapeutic. It’s the same plant. You can smoke it, vaporize it, use it topically with ointments, orally with the oil, or in edibles as an anal or vaginal suppository, often used for menstrual cramps. There are people who say, “How medicinal, what a thing! Look at the joint in his mouth. But the joint is medical,” he explained.