Apr 18, 2013
Oregon, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, Senate
The Oregon Senate passed a bill allowing people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to secure a medical marijuana card on Wednesday in a 19-11 vote.
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, which passed in 1998, allows patients with certain debilitating conditions like cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and HIV/AIDS to use medical marijuana. Senate Bill 281 would add the severe anxiety disorder that can occur after a traumatic event like war, assault, or disaster to the list.
The bill is now on its way to the House.
If you live in Oregon, please contact your representative to ask him or her to support SB 281.