New Condition Can Be Treated With Marijuana

Post-traumatic stress disorder has been added to the list of debilitating conditions that can qualify a patient for participation in Michigan’s medical marijuana program. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced yesterday that it’s decided to accept the recommendation of the Michigan Marihuana Act Review Panel to add PTSD as a qualifying condition for the medical marijuana program. The condition’s addition to the list means residents suffering from the disorder will now be allowed to treat their symptoms with medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it, starting immediately. Legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, Chris Lindsey, says PTSD can lead to severe depression, anxiety, insomnia or other symptoms. He says now those who suffer from PTSD in Michigan can speak freely with their physicians to determine whether marijuana is an appropriate treatment option for them.