Explores the issues surrounding medical marijuana. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.

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An overview of medical marijuana /Heather M. Griffiths -- Medical marijuana has numerous medical benefits / Steve Fox ... [et al.] -- Marijuana has no medicinal value / US Drug Enforcement Administration -- Teenagers should be allowed to use marijuana for medical purposes / Andrew Myers -- Medical marijuana increases recreational use by teenagers / Kevin A. Sabet -- Medical marijuana does not significantly increase recreational use by teenagers / William Breathes -- Medical marijuana research is blocked by federal agencies / Marijuana Policy Project -- Editorial : welcome start to humane policing of pot / Orange County Register -- Marijuana should not be federally reclassified for medical use / Kevin A. Sabet -- Another dance around marijuana / The Oregonian Editorial Board -- To end the ambiguity of medical marijuana, marijuana should be fully legalized / Nolan Finley.