While chatting with a group of pro-cannabis supporters, U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) admitted that he has used cannabis to treat his arthritis pain – it worked. Rohrabacher was quoted saying:

…the first time in a year and a half that I had a decent night’s sleep because the arthritis pain was gone

This shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise as Rohrabacher has lead the GOP push for medical marijuana. However, this is rather signifiant news as this is the first time in decades that a congressmen has admitted to consuming marijuana while holding a seat in office.

Cannabis still remains illegal for the majority of Americans who need access to it. The DEA is currently reviewing cannabis drug scheduling, as it is a schedule 1 substance, lowering the scheduling classification could allow more Americans access.

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