Charles is a 53 year old male and lives near Fort Smith. In the early eighties he worked in the oil well service industry and had no debts. In 1984 he had a major  motorcycle accident, while not wearing a helmet. He was diagnosed with massive brain damage and nerve damage. He was in a coma and had no memory for the first 27 days. 

"Could you describe the prescription drugs used and their effects (good or bad)?"

Can't remember exactly… at least Dilantin and Haloperidol to help seizures and anti-psychotics. These caused major swelling of my tongue. I had trouble breathing with them and quit the medication within the first month. Not only did they not work, they made things  worse. 

"Could you give a description of how marijuana affect your condition?"

I had a lot of anxiety and panic attacks, couldn't eat and sleep. I got desperate after five days of no food or sleep. I became suicidal. A veteran friend gave me some marijuana and for the first time in five days I went from desperation to having an appetite. And then I could eat and sleep. 

"How did you reach the decision to try marijuana? Did a physician or other medical practitioner recommend marijuana?"

Desperation. A psychiatrist mentioned it might be helpful, and it was. I don't use it any more because my condition has leveled out and I don't need to.