Another State Jumps Aboard the Medical Marijuana Bandwagon

The Illinois Senate has taken the first step in backing the use of marijuana to treat the symptoms of some diseases or illnesses. By a 30-28 vote the Senate passed the Bill and has sent it to the Illinois House for their approval. If passed and put into law, the measure would allow people suffering from unrelenting pain or nausea due to certain conditions, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis or Crohn's disease to use marijuana if prescribed by a doctor. The doctor must have a standing relationship with the patient.

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What Do You Think?

The great debate...is medical marijuana legitimate of just an excuse to get high? I would love to hear your comments.