The Truth is Usually Somewhere in the Middle: Introduction to the Debate on Medical Marijuana

Abstract

As the national and global opioid epidemic worsens, as more of our children are found dead from heroin and/or opioid overdose, both an angry public and some branches of government turn an eye of accusation on Big Pharma, demanding restitution and money to offset the raising costs of combating this epidemic. President Trump has even voiced “Death to drug dealers!” Does this climate intensify emotional response during the medical marijuana debate? Let us open our minds to science, our hearts to compassion.