For two years, CNN has been reporting on an uphill battle between those fighting for the right to use medical marijuana to treat serious conditions and federal agencies that have persistently stood in the way. Now, with a potential Marijuana Revolution underway and scientists and politicians alike beginning to prove the medicinal properties of this plant can change lives for the better, it may be time to take another look.
The documentary from CNN investigates how marijuana is being used to treat various conditions such as PTSD, chronic pain and Alzheimer’s in people who believe it is the only thing that works. It follows their struggle for acceptance and access to this form of medicine as they fight against entrenched opposition from governments trying to maintain their long-held stance. It also reveals how the science behind cannabis is beginning to give these patients a voice in the debate while
