Medical Marijuana Patients - Mark Tucci

About Mark Affliction / Illness: Multiple sclerosis Age: 49 Occupation: Retired chef Mark Tucci lives with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease which causes a gradual loss of physical and cognitive functions. Despite having full use of only one limb (and walking -- when he can -- with a crutch), Mark has set an example of endurance and courage for his children and others who live with devastating diseases. Marijuana dulls or eliminates about 80% of the intensive muscle spasms he suffers from and helps increase his appetite. Mark and his doctors know all too well that without the use of medical marijuana, his ability to function and quality of life would be severely compromised. Mark has been an outspoken advocate, playing an important role in getting medical marijuana legislation passed in Vermont in 2004. Click here to watch the television ad featuring Mark from that campaign.