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The Facts About Medical Marijuana

From Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com Guide   March 2, 2009

It's been a few months since Michigan passed its version of a medical marijuana law. And since that time, a debate among the medical professionals in my facility and no doubt facilities around the state has begun. What if any are the benefits of medical marijuana? Does medical marijuana offer patients another option to treat their symptoms or is it just an excuse to smoke pot legally? Wherever you sit on the medical marijuana fence, the first step in deciding if there is a place for marijuana in medicine starts with an understanding of what supporters say are its benefits. This article presents the facts about medical marijuana so you can decide for yourself.

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