I have RA and OA as well as Bipolar disorder. I've found that a little pot curbs my anxiety, helps ease my aching joints, and also helps ease my major depressive bouts. Pot isn't a cureall but it helps me and that is a good thing.

I've always agreed with marijuana as a pain relief med I smoke abit now an again when I'm exhausted from no sleep at all for days on end I'll roll a little one an I'll sleep for about 4/5hrs straight which is great an it just numbs the aches an pains! No side affects either apart from munchies if u smoke to much haha but yeah if u want to give it a go I think it should b available on prescription! Not only that they researching a medi pen I've heard of marijuana which sounds great x

Hmmmmm....for me hooch helped my mum n her last days fighting cancer.

Her meds &chemo took her appetite, sleep & laughter...marijuana gave these three main essences of life back

I too use it to elevate my depression....it helps me relax and laugh, 2 tools to help fight the black dog in my day

However, I know people with depression that become very paranoid and angry with their meds...so would suggest u chat with your gp..

Totally agree with u Gail Hicks an I agree with the age also I reckon 25 minimum to b honest as up until then u are still growing and finding your way in life! As for me I smoke abit to help ease the aches from being anxious all the bloody time but I only have abit in the evening when my kids an dogs are all fed an chilling out as it's quiet time for me then! But whatever works for the person is always best to look at all the options glad it works for u xx

I wish that Drs would agree with medical Marijuana but the pharmaceutical manufacturers think it would "take away" from their profits. What other drug has no side effects. I have a hard time coping without it everyday n I know that's not good because I hate myself for the $ I spend. Even if u do have a legal script for it u still have to pay for it. I think it should b free, however, I also think u should at least over 18....if not 25, as your brains still developing until then. Yes, I admit I have used it most of my life....as I c nothing wrong with it. I also take medication for my anxiety/depression. 90mg.cymbalta. It works for me. I used to take celexa before that, but it seriously affects your libido....I'm not dead. Lol. It is becoming legal.....finally, next yr.here. it's a plant....a life saving one for many. There's a part of the plant that can help any disease. Morning, noon n night n every afternoon delight. Lol. Alcohol n medication don't mix. I rarely ever drink.Im more of a coffee n dubee coniseur. Lol. So many different kinds though. Some for pain, some for anxiety n depression. U really have to do your homework. Look up different kinds. There's 2 main ones...sati as n indicas.Some for insomnia n some for relaxation from uptightness/anxiety. There's hundreds of different strains. Talk to a supplier at a store where it's legal. U tell them what you're looking for help with, whether it b pain or anxiety or chrones disease. I'm telling u...there's a strand for everything.