Defendant in U.S. opioid kickback case claims constitutional right to smoke pot

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. ex-pharmaceutical sales representative accused of paying kickbacks to induce doctors to write prescriptions for an opioid drug is asserting he has a constitutional right to continue smoking marijuana so he can remain clear-headed for his defense.

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