There are a few (or even several) US states that have medicinal mj laws now, apparently. Here's some information on the efforts to legalize it in the US:

http://www.safeaccessnow.org/

Apparently it's a VERY involved process, Laura, to get rx'd medicinal mj in Canada. My friend (RIP, Grassman) tried to get through the paperwork because he otherwise had to pay for it himself . . . but the process was too cumbersome for him. They won't usually prosecute for small quantities in Canada anyway, even if it is not used for "medicinal purposes". However, if you want it paid and supplied by our government you need to get the paperwork done. (Of course, we can alternatively get a rx for Sativex.)

I used marijuana for eating and sleeping after my bad attack in 2003 (for two years). I only used it at night, and only two puffs!!!, because it makes me paranoid and more "aware" of what my body is doing/feeling. I stopped when I got on LDN because that took care of the sleeping/eating/pain issues for me.

Cherie