New Hampshire Expands Medical Marijuana Program To Include Anxiety, But Vetoes Cultivation Expansion
In a significant development for medical marijuana patients, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) signed a bill adding generalized anxiety disorder to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. The legislation, known as HB 1349 and introduced by Rep. Heath Howard (D), takes effect in 60 days, providing a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from anxiety.
“This change will give patients with anxiety disorders a reason to discuss cannabis with their medical providers, and ultimately it will allow more Granite Staters to benefit from therapeutic cannabis,” Matt Simon, director of public and government relations at GraniteLeaf Cannabis told Marijuana Moment. This addition builds on the proven success of medical cannabis in treating PTSD among veterans, offering a safer alternative to benzodiazepines, which are highly addictive.
Bill Expanding Cultivation Locations Gets The Ax
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