Is Medical Marijuana Safe and Efficacious?

Published Online: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Although cannabis is still listed as an illegal narcotic under federal law, 16 states and the District of Columbia have statutes decriminalizing the drug when used as a therapy for specific ailments. One of the main points of contention with respect to medical marijuana is whether it is safe and efficacious. (This is an audio outtake from an expert discussion of whether marijuana has a legitimate medical use. To read an edited transcript of the discussion, click here.)