California's new recreational laws regarding cannabis use have cleared the way to safe and effective treatments for common ailments including muscle pain and spasms.

In a study by the NCBI, patients with central nervous system conditions such as multiple sclerosis or acute spinal injury often find relief though the use of medical marijuana.

Another research paper has concluded that marijuana use can significantly reduce the need for opioids, such as Vicodin, Norco, codeine or hydrocodone by as much as 64%.