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In November 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis. (Many) politics and (some) physicians promised us breakthroughs in better health. Thirty years later, how are we really doing? Men’s Health decided to find out in this special report package. Read more here .

THREE REAL GUYS. Three dramatically different mental health conditions. Here’s how a weed card works for them.

Cannabis Helps Me Stay Active

THE GUY: TJ, a 47-year-old data insights professional

THE CONDITION: Multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system

THE EXPERIENCE: TJ was diagnosed with MS at the age of 25. Doctors prescribed him Rebif, a drug that helped his symptoms but made him depressed . “I was immediately suicidal on that medicine,” he says. Years before medical marijuana was legalized in his state, a friend suggested pot. TJ was desperate, tried weed, and says he felt immediate relief. In 2022, he obtained his medical card.…