Award-winning journalist and author David Downs gets this question all the time. The Medical Marijuana Guide Book is the first concise, professional, mainstream "how to" guide to assessing medical cannabis. It covers the steps to obtain a doctor's recommendation for marijuana, followed by any further steps, such as going to dispensaries, or obtaining a state medical marijuana ID card. "How do I find a doctor who will recommend marijuana? How do I find a caregiver or dispensary to obtain it? How much should I use?" The answers are saving lives. Downs explains how patients typically use cannabis and for what conditions. Learn terms like THC, CBD, indica, sativa, edibles, vaporizers, and the science behind the botanical. Thanks to the rapid advance of medical marijuana law and research, Americans have entered a new era of treatment options for the toughest diseases. They have a lot of questions, and The Medical Marijuana Guide Book has the answers.