Michael Blackmon

New York

"Cannabis is the only drug man uses, including alcohol, that requires no preparation or processing. It occurs naturally around the world and needs nothing more than to be picked and burned.

"After the first time I got high, I started looking at the world differently. It has impacted my entire personality (for the better), even when I am going through periods of not smoking.

"As a musician, I find it to be invaluable when trying to write. I like to use it and just let my soul flow into my guitar. I find that being high helps me to break away from my usual patterns."

• Certified fabricator/welder; musician
  

• Enjoys music and film
  

Michael has found cannabis to be very helpful in treating the pain in his legs resulting from a motorcycle accident.