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Montel Williams speaks about medical marijuana on Dr. Oz show Tues. March 29

By April MacIntyre Mar 24, 2011, 3:36 GMT

Montel Williams and Tara Fowler - 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals - Las Vegas Hilton - Las Vegas, NV, USA © Bob Charlotte / PR Photos

Medical Marijuana is a hot button topic. On Tuesday, March 29, Dr. Oz presents a compelling episode as Montel Williams speaks about his experience using medical marijuana in a heated debate with experts and audience members.

Dr. Oz moderates the discussion as the pros and cons of legalizing medical marijuana are examined.

It’s a provocative, newsworthy episode we hope you catch.

TUESDAY – MARCH 29, 2011  SHOW NUMBER #2-125 – “MEDICAL MARIJUANA: IS IT TIME TO MAKE IT LEGAL?”

Whether you oppose or support this controversial issue, medical marijuana warrants a closer examination. Today, Dr. Oz investigates both sides of the debate on whether it should be legal for medical purposes.

Montel Williams discusses and share his experience using medical marijuana for multiple sclerosis. Former White House Deputy Director for Demand Reduction in the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Dr. Andrea Barthwell (Arlington, VA), addiction psychiatrist Dr. Shala Modir (Los Angeles, CA), internal medicine expert Dr. Jeffrey Pollack (Mays Landing, NJ) and oncologist and researcher Dr. Donald Abrams (San Francisco, CA) also weigh in on this debate.

Audience member Sharon expresses her concerns with legalizing marijuana with regards to addiction, while Max (Brooklyn, NY), John (Malibu, CA) and Wende (Swedesboro, NJ) share their differing views on the benefits and risks associated with legalizing medical marijuana.

Audience members Sandy (Asbury Park, NJ), David (Lyon Mountain, NY), Allen (Washington, D.C.) and John (Little Egg Harbor, NJ) ask Dr. Oz the pressing questions people want to know about medical marijuana.

Where do you stand? Talk back and tel Dr. Oz your opinion here: