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 Three studies show very heavy doses of marijuanas taken
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 Hepler_ I.Mo Frank, and ToJ. Ungerleider_ _Pupillary
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 Unusually large doses of marijuana were needed in these
 three studies to achieve the desired effect. Heavy
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