Patrick Stewart uses marijuana every day

Actor Patrick Stewart has revealed that he uses medical marijuana daily t

o help him deal with symptoms of arthritis.
The veteran actor, 76, made the admission as he threw his support behind a Britain-first research initiative by Oxford University which aims to explore the benefits of cannabis-based medicines, reports dailymail.co.uk. 
The "X-Men" star said in a statement that he uses an ointment, spray and edible marijuana medicine to help him with his condition.
He said: "Two years ago, in Los Angeles, I was examined by a doctor and given a note which gave me legal permission to purchase, from a registered outlet, cannabis-based products, which I was advised might help the ortho-arthritis in both my hands.
"This, it would seem, is a genetically-based condition. My mother had badly distorted and painful hands. I purchased an ointment, spray and edibles. The ointment, while providing some relief from the discomfort, was too greasy to use during daytime and so I only use it at night.
"It helps with sleep as the pain was reduced. The spray, however, is much more usable and I spray my fingers and particularly my thumb joints several times a day."