Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/X6ZxecLbkxI Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 of 50 states, and most users look to weed as medicine in order to relieve chronic pain.  Investigators from the University of Michigan reviewed data from state registries and found that more than 800,000 persons are licensed medical cannabis users.  This number likely underestimates the actual number of users. Cannabis is accepted therapy for chronic pain, nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, and Muscular Sclerosis spasticity.  The available data shows, though, that almost two-thirds of those seeking medical marijuana licenses do so for chronic pain. Due to federal foot-dragging, cannibis remains classified as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act.  It continues to be erroneously labeled as as a drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.  In theory, but usually not in practice, you could be prosecuted for its possession and use. If you feel that cannabis might help you and you’re in a state wher