The topic of medical marijuana usage is always a hot one. Many patients claim it is the only way to ease pain and nausea during chemotherapy treatment. The federal government believes it to be an illegal substance worthy of prosecution under any circumstance. While it is an issue of much heated political debate, it can also be a personal and moral issue. Some families might not accept a family member's choice to use it as treatment. Pot also affects each individual in a different way making blanket statements and recommendations useless. The Health Canada Medical Marijuana program has compiled the following list of helpful tips and information.

• If a trusted loved one or friends tell you that marijuana adversely affects your personality, educational studies or work performance, listen to their words and consider the validity of their observations.
• If you become dizzy, disoriented, depressed, suicidal, uncoordinated, lethargic, hyperactive, agitated, angry, paranoid consider trying different dosages or different varieties.
• Be aware of your usage. If you become too dependent on pot, decrease you dosage.
• Be mindful that marijuana can become psychologically addictive.
• To avoid addiction exercise, meditate or practice yoga for serenity and peace of mind.
• Do not use alcohol and marijuana together.
• Be careful about your marijuana, do not use it if it had been grown in a toxic environment.

These are just a few of the tips offered by the Health Canada Medical Marijuana program. What do you think about this heated topic? Do you believe it to be a valid option for patients in pain or do you concur with the government and believe it to be an illegal use of the plant? Let us know.