Even some states legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes, exactly what constitutes a medical purpose can vary widely from state to state.  Recently, New Mexico legalized medical marijuana use, noting that it could be used to treat symptoms of cancer and other terminal, chronic diseases.  It also extends its use to those who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder.  This, however, is considered by many to be a controversial use of the marijuana, and one state that legalized medical marijuana use over ten years ago, Colorado, refuses to allow its use for post traumatic stress disorder.  So, what makes two states that agree on legalizing pot for medical purposes differ so radically on using it for a recognized, debilitating condition like PTSD?

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