I read about this today so thought it would be useful (for our USA members) to post up especially as several members do use Marijuana as a pain relief
Two more states and the District of Columbia have put an end to cannabis prohibition, positioning themselves as the true champions of individual liberty in a sea of mindless tyranny. The states of Oregon and Alaska, as well as Washington, D.C., will no longer target individuals who use or possess a harmless plant with arrest and possible jail time, not to mention a criminal record, helping to further the much greater cause of ending cannabis prohibition nationwide.
Voters overwhelmingly passed ballot initiatives in both states and the District, declaring an end to the destructive war on cannabis, which unjustly punishes non-violent "offenders" for growing, using and possessing the fruit of a natural plant that is both safe and effective at treating all sorts of health conditions and ailments. Recreationally speaking, cannabis is also a much safer alternative to alcohol for relaxing and socializing. Source