Thank you for listening to my latest episode - I was excited to tackle a controversial topic that my listeners suggested to me via my Instagram!

In this episode I look at the history and basis of marijuana restrictions and use. Currently it is used in 45 states and the District of Columbia for either medical use or both medical or recreational use. I look at what is known about the mechanism of action and conjecture the potential benefits of use on different levels.

In this podcast I discuss the benefits of marijuana, despite the common perception that marijuana can be used in poor judgement. In this episode, my goal is to highlight the currently researched benefits of medical use of marijuana.

Listed below are some of the sources I gathered my information from plus a few websites that detail the history of marijuana use in the U.S.

• Map of U.S. states and their legislation regarding marijuana
  
• NIH- What you need to know about cannabis
  
• Mayo Clinic on medical marijuana
  
• FDA on cannabis research
  
• Federal setbacks on marijuana research
  
• WebMD FAQ on medical marijuana use
  
• Illinois' list of debilitating conditions that qualify for medical marijuana
  
• History.com: History of marijuana laws
  
• NIH: History of medical marijuana use and laws
  
• Medical News Today: Neurotransmitters
  

Again, thank you for listening and catch ya in the next episode!