"Marijuana took away my desire to use other drugs," says patient after receiving habeas corpus for personal cultivation

Diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and insomnia, Miguel (fictitious name) obtained, in early March, the right to cultivate his own cannabis-based medication. With the assistance of lawyers Lucas Miranda Sobral and Adriano Laurentino de Argolo, the resident of Maceió, capital of Alagoas, is now authorized by law to have 15 marijuana seedlings at his residence. The decision is valid until June 14, 2025, with the possibility of renewing the habeas corpus.

According to Miguel, his relationship with cannabis began in 2019, through adult use of the plant. "Cannabis was one of the last drugs I tried. When I used to attend parties, I consumed many heavy substances, such as ecstasy, MDMA, and LSD. I hit rock bottom and marijuana got me out of there."

In addition to this experience, the Alagoan unsuccessfully attempted hormonal cycles through the application of anabolic steroids. "When my hormones were very low, my will to live was zero, I couldn't do anything. This experience worsened my depression."

After observing the impact on his quality of life, Miguel sought out cannabis specialist doctors and began studying the properties and cultivation of the plant. The young man, who already had practical knowledge of growing vegetables and legumes, now explores marijuana cultivation.

"It is very rewarding to grow my own medicine for five years. I take all necessary precautions to have the best possible quality. The habeas corpus comes to assist in my future; I plan to work with the plant in the agribusiness sector, so it is important to be aligned with Brazilian society and justice," says Miguel.