If you suffer from any of the following conditions, you could benefit from the use of medical marijuana:
Medical Value
While still not accepted as having any medical value on a federal level, the medical use of marijuana has been allowed by a handful of states. A 1999 study by the Institute of Medicine found marijuana to have several useful medical benefits. In patients undergoing chemotherapy, there is particular promise for alleviating nausea and vomiting. Through appetite stimulation, marijuana can help slow or even counter severe weight loss (wasting) caused by AIDS. For chronic pain, marijuana can provide relief for those who do not respond to traditional opiates.
