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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Signs Bill to Authorize Medical Marijuana Use for Autism

Colorado law also allows medical marijuana use for cancer, glaucoma, HIV, PTSD, seizures and severe pain.

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April 3, 2019

DENVER -- Colorado has added autism spectrum disorders to the list of disabling medical conditions eligible for medical marijuana treatment.

RELATED: MMJ for Autism Bill Clears Colorado Legislature, Heads to Governor

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bipartisan bill into law on Tuesday.

Autism spectrum disorders include autism, Asperger syndrome and other developmental disorders whose symptoms range from mild to severe.

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