PTSD Now a Qualifying Medical Cannabis Condition in Rhode Island
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Governor Gina Raimondo has signed into law a bill that makes post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a qualifying medical cannabis condition in Rhode Island. The signing comes after a unanimous vote in the Senate, and a 67 to 1 vote in the House of Representatives.
Under the new law, PTSD joins conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer and epilepsy as medical ailments that allow an individual to purchase, possess and use medical cannabis. As with all other conditions, those with PTSD will first need to receive a recommendation from a physician before they can legally use the medicine.
The signing of the measure comes a little over a week after Illinois’ governor signed a similar bill into law.