Times Union: State to add chronic pain to list of conditions medical marijuana can treat
New Yorkers suffering from certain chronic pain will be able to use medical marijuana to alleviate their symptoms, the state Department of Health announced on Thursday. That addition to the strict list of conditions treatable by medical marijuana products is one of the most significant strides the state has taken to expand the program to date. It’s not yet clear exactly what kind of chronic pain will be treatable under the program’s rules. The department will develop a regulatory amendment, which will specify the...
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