2 A tale of two users.

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Not all cannabis users are alike, according to a new survey by the RAND Corporation. Whereas past studies have focused on special groups--cancer patients, for example--the RAND researchers looked at use among the general population in four state that have legalized medical marijuana: Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. Among the findings: About 86 percent of people who report having used cannabis for medical purposes also use it recreationally. Medical users consume more of the drug (in grams) and spend more money on it per month than recreational...