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