The opioid crisis continues to hold a firm and fatal grasp on the state of Illinois. According to the CDC, overdose deaths rose by 10 percent over the last year. But experts and patients alike believe it can be stopped by rolling up something still taboo here in our country. The Jam’s Brandon Pope took a look at what some are calling "a marijuana miracle."

To qualify for medical marijuana in Illinois, you've got to meet with your doctor to determine your symptoms. Head over to the Illinois Department of Public Health website at www.dph.illinois.gov or call 855-636-3688 for a comprehensive look at qualifying conditions and how to become a patient.