Legalizing marijuana for medical purposes would be beneficial to patients and their families and should be one of the highest priorities in the advancement of medicine. As the daughter of a deceased cancer patient, I have seen firsthand the effects of chemotherapy and how marijuana can be helpful in a patient's comfort and recovery. Not only cancer patients can benefit from it, but also many other patients suffering from debilitating diseases. Studies show that this non-toxic alternative can be much more effective and less harmful than many standard medications. Unlike many other prescription drugs used to treat these diseases, there are no known cases of overdose or serious dependence on cannabis. Cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma and anxiety are some of the diseases and disorders that can benefit from cannabis as an alternative. medicine to other prescription medicines. Cannabis has been shown to relieve pain and discomfort, control nausea, help regain appetite, relieve pressure behind the eyes, and allow people with debilitating psychiatric disabilities to return and function in society. T...