Interest high in Maryland's medical marijuana

Interest in Maryland's medical marijuana program is higher than anyone expected. The state has received more than 1,000 applications for licenses.

The first stage in approving a license is set for January, but there are so many applications the process may be delayed.

"The thing that works most completely for me is a few puffs of cannabis," said Barry Considine, of Halethorpe.

Polio left Considine's muscles so weak, he's dealing with osteoarthritis. He's in near constant pain throughout his spine, hands and knees.

Maryland's medical marijuana program can't get up and running fast enough as far as Considine is concerned.

"I went through years of Vicodin treatments. I've had fusions, cortisone injections, radio frequency treatments that were really cool," Considine said.

He said he's done it all and none of it is as effective as pot.

Considine has been on the front lines fighting for a medical cannabis program in...

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