I'm not sure I'd phrase the question quite that way. When I think of this issue, I make the distinction between a state's decriminalization status, and for sick people, what their medical marijuana program is.
For decrim, Alaska is probably the best because they allow small grows for personal use in the privacy of your own home, and 1Z no penalty personal use (used to be 4Z I think).
For medical I'd agree Cali is probably best. Prop 215 says..
To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person's health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief.
Many doctors are either not enlightened to the benefits or are still fearful or intimidated by the DEA and afraid to recommend MMJ for legitimate patients.
A select group of trailblazers have stepped in to fill this void as specialists. These are legit doctors they just have larger cojones. They have ethical standards (pot doc doesn't seem a good term to me). I understand they will want to see medical records from the last year or so where you've been treated or at least previously reported the condition. Mentioning that you have tried it and it works is something you should do if it's true
So yes, in my opinion it's relatively easy to get the recommendation when you have a medical issue - but it should be - because the law makes it so (and it works. )
The comment I'd add though, and this is a personal opinion. We in the movement need to be mindful that the prohibitionist are the ones that run around saying "all you gotta do is show up say you got a headache and you can go home with a bag of buds as long as you pay off the doctor" I think we have a duty to honor the sick and not give ammunition to the other side. I think marijuana should be legal for all people for any reason but the sick come first in my book and I don't think it's cool for non-sick people to use the program as a loophole.
Hopefully someone with personal experience will chime in and comment as well.
Also, call our sponsor if you wish to go through the process.
Pacific Support Services - Call: 877-468-5874 - Medicinal Marijuana Recommendations
Hope this helps clarify...
Regards,
Soniq420