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Colorado passes bill allowing medical cannabis for PTSD, stress disorders

June 8, 2017 by Press Release Leave a Comment

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Denver, CO – The Colorado General Assembly recently approved SB 17-17 to add Post-Traumatic Stress Bill to the list of approved medical conditions for the use of medical cannabis. That became Colorado law June 5th with Governor John Hickenlooper’s signature.  This is the final step of what has been a long journey to justice. Military veterans and all suffering  from this debilitating condition can finally have access to medical cannabis in order to effectively supplement their treatment regimen under the supervision of trusted physicians. Related Colorado Appeals and Denver District court cases were handled pro bono by Hoban Law Group on behalf of Plaintiffs Curtis Bean, Larisa Bolivar, Matthew Kahl, Stephen Otero and Zachary Phillips.
“We at Hoban Law Group extend our deep gratitude to Senator Aguilar, Representative Singer and the other members of the Colorado General Assembly for making medical marijuana available to PTSD survivors in Colorado,” said Adam Foster, lead attorney, PTSD case. “It has been an honor to work hand in hand with veterans and other stakeholders to shepherd this critically important bill through the legislative process.”

First proposed in early 2016, SB 17-17 will do the following:

  • Allow individuals suffering from PTSD to have an honest conversation with their treating physician about how use of medical marijuana fits in as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
  • Allow veterans with PTSD to participate in a state-authorized medical marijuana program, as required by the Veterans Administration.
  • Allow PTSD sufferers, many who live on military disability benefits and other fixed sources of income, to pay substantially less for medical marijuana than other marijuana available in the retail market place.
  • Provide for access to medical marijuana strains and caregiver services that are not available in the retail market place.

This win for those suffering with PTSD means Colorado now joins the list of more than 20 states that approve medical marijuana for treatment of these conditions.

STATES ALLOWING MMJ FOR TREATMENT OF PTSD:

Jurisdiction Listed or discretion? How added?
Arizona Listed Admin
California Broad discretion by doc Initiative
Connecticut Listed Legislature
Delaware Listed Legislature
Florida Broad discretion by doc Legislature
Hawaii Listed Admin
Illinois Broad discretion by doc Legislature
Maine Listed Legislature
Maryland Listed Legislature
Massachusetts Broad discretion by doc Admin
Michigan Listed Admin
Minnesota Listed Admin
Nevada Listed Admin
New Jersey Listed Legislature
New Mexico Listed Admin
Ohio Listed Legislative
Oregon Listed Legislative
Pennsylvania Listed Legislative
Puerto Rico Broad discretion by doc Admin
Guam Listed Initiative
Rhode Island Listed Legislature
D.C. Broad discretion by doc Initiative

Additional Background:

Medical marijuana provides a safer alternative for many patients.  Existing treatments for PTSD, primarily pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, have limitations and do not necessarily result in effective treatment.  Some patients experience high potential for addiction to opioids and other prescription drugs.

Colorado is the only state that had formally denied a request to add PTSD to its list of approved conditions for use of medical marijuana.

Currently in the U.S., 20 states, Guam and Puerto Rico, have approved PTSD on their medical conditions for veterans, and the national American Legion has also approved use of medical cannabis use for their veterans.

About Hoban Law Group:

Founded in 2008, Hoban Law Group is the leading international law firm specializing in cannabis and hemp law and policy. Headquartered in Denver, the firm offers expert legal and business law counsel across the United States and in Puerto Rico, Central and South America.  Managing Partner, Bob Hoban, will appear June 12th-14th at NCIA’s 4th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo in Oakland California and June 14th-16th in New York at the Cannabis World Congress & Expo.

Filed Under: Colorado, News & Insights, Policy & Legal Tagged With: Colorado General Assembly, Hoban Law Group, Post-Traumatic Stress Bill, SB 17-17

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