Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrat Vince Mazzeo (2nd Legislative District) allowing victims suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to qualify for the use of medical marijuana was approved 29-9 by the New Jersey Senate on Monday. The bill will now go to Governor Christie’s desk for further consideration.
“Veterans – especially post-9/11 veterans – are the group most affected by PTSD,” said Mazzeo .“The Veterans Administration has stated that it wants each veteran to find the medication with the least amount of side effects that allows them the optimum level of independence. For many, medical marijuana is the drug that best fits that criteria and the only one to provide veterans with significant relief from the anxiety associated with PTSD.”
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“Veterans – especially post-9/11 veterans – are the group most affected by PTSD,” said Mazzeo .“The Veterans Administration has stated that it wants each veteran to find the medication with the least amount of side effects that allows them the optimum level of independence. For many, medical marijuana is the drug that best fits that criteria and the only one to provide veterans with significant relief from the anxiety associated with PTSD.”
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