Is medical marijuana available in AZ? I was given a synthetic version to enhance appetite after a surgery and it was very good at that, but even better for pain relief. Far better than opiates and much less damaging to my brain long term. It is now only available to cancer patients in SC; God forbid anyone becoming dependent on cannabis instead of alcohol. You are right about the Feds getting involved, but government in general should not be between me and my physician. I am 57 and I can't think of anything the government has ever decided to stick their regulatory noses in that has been better. Always produce unintended consequences.