Georgia PTSD and Intractable Pain Patients May Now Enroll in Low-THC Oil Program
Georgians suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those with intractable pain may begin signing up for the stateslow-THC oil program.
A bill passed earlier this year,House Bill 65, went into effect on July 1, adding these two serious conditions.
Intractable pain is devastating and is often defined as constant and excruciating. Those who experience it sometimes turn to reliance on opioid medications.
While low-THC oil may not replace opioids for these patients, many have found medical cannabis products can allow them to use fewer opioids by reducing pain levels, helping patients maintain appetite and serving as a sleep aid. It can be an important new tool in a treatment program.
Many who suffer from PTSD can also find relief through use of medical cannabis products. This debilitating disease can affect all aspects of a persons life, and like intractable pain, pharmaceutical drugs used to treat the condition can themselves cause harm. Veterans and those experiencing PTSD deserve a safer alternative.
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