Marijuana might just be the American public's worst kept secret,
with so many people smoking it either behind closed doors or on
the way to see a Damian Marley concert. Apart from the
recreational use, marijuana actually does have some medical
benefits to those who are terminally ill or living with severe
pain. Recently, marijuana has been decriminalized in a few
states, and huge marijuana dispensaries have been popping up
here and there. The purpose of these medical marijuana
dispensaries is to distribute the plant to the sick or dying as
a means to help ease the pain and suffering. The psychoactive
effect produced by THC (one of the chemical compounds found in
marijuana) helps them feel better. A new study conducted by
Temple University's School of Pharmacy suggests that a single
chemical component in marijuana could greatly ease the pain
resulting from rounds of chemotherapy, especially in patients
who have breast cancer. Testing on animal subjects revealed the
chemical compound of importance is the compou