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New Jersey lawmakers have given final legislative approval to a measure that would allow medical marijuana to be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, a move heavily favored by military veterans. The bill, however, still faces a possible veto by Republican Gov. Chris Christie, who has...

Trenton - Republican Gov. Chris Christie will decide whether New Jersey residents with post-traumatic stress disorder can be treated with medical marijuana after lawmakers approved a measure Monday. The state Senate on Monday approved the measure previously approved by the Assembly that...

Trenton - Republican Gov. Chris Christie will decide whether New Jersey residents with post-traumatic stress disorder can be treated with medical marijuana after lawmakers approved a measure Monday. The state Senate on Monday approved the measure previously approved by the Assembly that...

Rochester, Minn. — On Monday, nearly 500 people in Minnesota who suffer from unmanageable pain will have access to medical marijuana. But by this time next year, there could be even more conditions added to the program. Back on July 1st, the Commissioner of Health opened up a petition period...

Rochester, Minn. — On Monday, nearly 500 people in Minnesota who suffer from unmanageable pain will have access to medical marijuana. But by this time next year, there could be even more conditions added to the program. Back on July 1st, the Commissioner of Health opened up a petition period...

My daughter, who's 18, has been on Adderall, since she was 7. Since she turned 10, she has been on the highest dosage prescribed. She also takes Prozac for depression, and suffers from PTSD and anxiety attacks. Recently, she and I discussed her switching from Adderall to a form of cannabis...

Providence, Rhode Island - Amid continuing controversy over the full legalization of marijuana, Governor Raimondo has signed a law allowing the use of medical marijuana to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The signing of the bills championed by Sen. Stephen Archambault...

Providence, Rhode Island - Amid continuing controversy over the full legalization of marijuana, Governor Raimondo has signed a law allowing the use of medical marijuana to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The signing of the bills championed by Sen. Stephen Archambault...

Dr. Sue Sisley is not a military veteran, but she wears or carries a dog tag at all times. Stamped with the number “22,” it is a constant reminder of how American vets commit suicide each day - most suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder - according to federal estimates. “Even though we...

Dr. Sue Sisley is not a military veteran, but she wears or carries a dog tag at all times. Stamped with the number "22," it is a constant reminder of how American vets commit suicide each day - most suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder - according to federal estimates. "Even though...

Marion - A Cook County judged ruled Tuesday that PTSD must now be included in the list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana use. For soldiers like retired Army Staff Sergeant Michael Kolb, coming back from fighting in the Middle East and adjusting to every day society was a...

Marion - A Cook County judged ruled Tuesday that PTSD must now be included in the list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana use. For soldiers like retired Army Staff Sergeant Michael Kolb, coming back from fighting in the Middle East and adjusting to every day society was a...

Chicago - Illinois must add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of diseases eligible for medical marijuana treatment, a Cook County judge ordered Tuesday in a sternly worded ruling that also said the state's public health director engaged in a "private investigation" that was...

Chicago - Illinois must add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of diseases eligible for medical marijuana treatment, a Cook County judge ordered Tuesday in a sternly worded ruling that also said the state's public health director engaged in a "private investigation" that was...

Advocates for medical marijuana hope Illinois' plan to expand its program will give the industry the boost it needs to sustain itself - but some doctors warn that, despite changes made to protect them, they still have legal and medical concerns about the product. After previously rejecting...

Advocates for medical marijuana hope Illinois' plan to expand its program will give the industry the boost it needs to sustain itself - but some doctors warn that, despite changes made to protect them, they still have legal and medical concerns about the product. After previously rejecting...

Marijuana might just be the next new thing for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), more popularly known for cracking down on drugs users and abusers, formally approved a randomized controlled trial of whole plant medicinal...

Marijuana might just be the next new thing for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), more popularly known for cracking down on drugs users and abusers, formally approved a randomized controlled trial of whole plant medicinal...

Columbus, Ohio - For years, police officers have lobbied the General Assembly to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder exists without an accompanying injury. Earlier this month, they did -- but not in the way the state's largest law enforcement organization would have liked. PTSD was among...

Columbus, Ohio - For years, police officers have lobbied the General Assembly to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder exists without an accompanying injury. Earlier this month, they did -- but not in the way the state's largest law enforcement organization would have liked. PTSD was among...