James’s Medical Marijuana Story
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 16 and was hospitalized 14 times. Even taking 12 pills every day, it wasn’t managed. Got so bad I wanted to sleep all the time because every second I was awake, I was depressed, [...]
Peter’s Medical Marijuana Story
I started my medical marijuana journey over 2 years ago. I was in an abusive relationship and was miserable. I was drinking a handle of vodka every other day. I was 230 pounds and had no energy or motivation. I [...]
Traci’s Medical Marijuana Story
In 1995 I was injured in a car accident. As happens with most medical professionals, I was given any and every opiate pain medication available at the time. My injuries are permanent, I still deal with pain caused from the [...]
Endrina’s Medical Marijuana Story
Cannabis saved my life! After having my baby I was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety. Thanks to cannabis, I was able to get out of my emotional lows and take care of myself and my baby. For some people, [...]
Kelly’s Medical Marijuana Story
I am a 58 yo male with Myoclonic Dystonia. Myoclonic dystonia, also referred to as myoclonus dystonia syndrome, is a rare movement disorder that causes spontaneous muscle contraction, resulting in abnormal posture. The specific prevalence of myoclonus dystonia has not [...]
Steve’s Medical Marijuana Story
Day 423 without a seizure thanks to medical marijuana, I was on my way to the end of my road. If I would have not killed myself, one of my seizures would have killed me or my lifestyle would have [...]
Gary’s Medical Marijuana Story
I was hit by a deer on my motorcycle on 6/22/07. I fell and hit my head with no helmet.. Had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and suffered a stroke. After taking MMJ I have no more pain from my [...]
How I Overcame Chronic Back Pain Using Cannabis
I am a chronic pain sufferer and due to this I experienced severe back and stomach pain. Nothing could help me at that time as I wasn’t able to eat and enjoy food. My condition got me a little depressed [...]
Kevin’s Medical Marijuana Story
In 2012 my wife and I were in a car accident. My doctor gave me many Cortisone injections and eventually I had several ESI Spinal Injections, which caused me to have Steroid Psychosis. Steroid Psychosis makes you want to commit [...]
Jeramiah’s Story
I suffered from a heart attack known as a "widow maker". A team of 20 doctors and nurses took 5-minute intervals performing CPR for a period of 5 1/2 hours at the Michael E. DeBakey VA hospital in Houston, TX. [...]