Medical Marijuana: What You Need To Know

More about this controversial drug and its uses.

Health - Some doctors warn that increased marijuana use will result in more emergency-room visits. There's not enough data to show if that is happening, though some hospitals have reported spikes in child admissions for pot overdoses. With no Food and Drug Administration oversight, the two states are producing their own product-safety standards to make sure pot is as potent as labeled and doesn't contain harmful molds or other contaminants.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
New Research Underway on Black Health in St. Louis - In hopes of creating better health policies, researchers from Washington University and Saint Louis University are teaming up to address racial health disparities among Blacks in the city of St. Louis. They will focus their work on a range of issues including risk factors for chronic conditions, access to care and mental health illnesses, says a Washington University press release. (Photo: LWA / Getty Images)
Where Do You Get It? - Even though you need a prescription, you can’t get medical marijuana at a regular pharmacy — you have to go to a place called a “dispensary” that will fill your prescription. Advocates claim that dispensaries are safe, clean, are usually staffed with security and have employees who are certified. Learn more about them here.(Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)
/content/dam/betcom/images/2013/08/Health/081913-health-Medical-Marijuana-weed-pot-smoking.jpgIs It Safe? - While the FDA has approved delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — a form of marijuana — for medical use for adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Mayo Clinic both warn against its use for children because the drug can be addictive and could possible impact children’s development. The debate about its safety for everyone continues to rage on as we wait for more studies that focus on long-term effects. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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How Do You Get It? - In order to get medical marijuana it depends on which you state you live in. But generally, patients would have to have a prescription from a doctor, get a special ID card that says you are allowed to have medical cannabis, pay a fee and get approved. (Photo: LWA / Getty Images)

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