Currently the United States is going through an opioid pandemic. Pain killers are being abused, thus leading to heavier drug use, or death. Medical marijuana has been proven to be a healthier alternative to harmful chemicals. I myself am a federal employee , that suffered 2 strokes at the age of 30, Since I am a federal employee I am forced to take opioids, and harmful anti-seizure medications even though my state allows medical marijuana use.