Today, recreational consumption of cannabis continues to become more widespread. The stigma associated with marijuana is gradually becoming nonexistent. In this country, the use of cannabis has almost doubled over the last ten years. Over the past fifty years, recreation use of cannabis has become almost as common as tobacco with young adults. The current generation may be responsible for eliminating the negative perceptions associated with marijuana. The media no longer focuses on negative effects. Instead, cannabis is often celebrated in Hollywood. It is no longer depicted as deviant or criminal behavior in movies. Just twenty years ago, drug use was viewed as uncivilized. Drug dealers were the bad guys. In movies such as Pineapple Express and Workaholics, cannabis is shown as fun, social and entertaining. Because public opinion is changing, laws prohibiting marijuna sales and possession have evolved to become less strict. There are 37 states that have legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Nineteen states have legalized recreational cannabis. These states have allowed licensed dispensaries to open for business. Qualifying for an MMJ card is not overly difficult or expensive. Patients in those states with legalized medical weed are able to purchase natural medicines to treat everything from the effects of chemotherapy to arthritis, glaucoma, PTSD, Altheimers and seizures. More and more people are turning to cannabis for common challenges such as muscle aches, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, acne and eczema. There are none of the harmful side-effects that come with synthetic pharmaceuticals. There is also the opportunity to experiment with THC and CBD levels to find the ideal fit for the individual.