The State of Medical Marijuana in Arizona The use of medical marijuana continues to be a widely debated topic across America, which has divided American professional and moral opinions on 'subject. It has been proven to offer many benefits to patients who use it; however there are also side effects and civil obligations that must be considered, as with any drug used for therapeutic purposes. States continue to explore the possibility of decriminalization and even recreational legalization. Currently, the District of Columbia and twenty states have laws in place that have legalized marijuana in some form. New states continue to weigh in daily about their intention to change their current legislation. Additionally, leaders are now discussing how to exonerate those currently in U.S. prisons from cannabis-related charges. Medical Marijuana In states where medical marijuana is legal, cardholders are granted permission if they suffer from a wide variety of health problems. There are two types of qualified patients who can receive a Medical Marijuana Card, Adult Pati...