2 new conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Pa.
Dr. Rachel Levine will add anxiety disorders and Tourette's syndrome to the list no later than July 20.
2 new conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Pa. Dr. Rachel Levine will add anxiety disorders and Tourette's syndrome to the list no later than July 20. Check out this story on ydr.com: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/07/11/2-conditions-qualify-medical-marijuana-pa/1707738001/
Today I announced that effective no later than July 20, anxiety disorders and Tourette syndrome will be approved serious medical conditions in PA's medical marijuana program, bringing the total list of approved conditions to 23. pic.twitter.com/dnBqY4CFPX
— Dr. Rachel Levine (@SecretaryLevine) July 11, 2019
The Associated Press Published 4:02 p.m. ET July 11, 2019 | Updated 4:37 p.m. ET July 11, 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Health Department is adding anxiety disorders and Tourette's syndrome to the list of conditions that can qualify people to obtain legal medical marijuana.
Heath secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Thursday she'll be adding them no later than July 20.
Levine says her decision was based on the recommendation of the state's Medical Marijuana Advisory Board and her own review of medical research literature.
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She says medical marijuana shouldn't be the first treatments for those conditions, but physicians can recommend it to be used together with traditional therapeutic approaches.
The list already includes cancer, epilepsy, intractable seizures, post-traumatic stress disorder, terminal illness and other conditions.
Nearly 111,000 Pennsylvanians have been certified for participation in the state's medical marijuana program.
Photos: Explore inside marijuana dispensary opening in West Manchester T...
An open house in the dispensary room of the Rise medical marijuana product room in West Manchester Township Tuesday October 2, 2018. There won't be actual marijuana products in the building until the actual opening Friday, when the room will be secured access. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A crowd listens to speaker before a ribbon cutting in front of the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township Tuesday October 2, 2018. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A video intercom welcomes customers to the front door the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
After a customer is buzzed in using a video intercom the talk to a receptionist behind glass before they are allowed to enter the waiting room at the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A sign reads "No administering of medical marijuana on site" in a secure entryway before entering the Rise medical marijuana dispensary waiting room in West Manchester Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Secured entry and exit doors to the product room from the waiting room at the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Holly Blyler, of Spring Grove, is excited during an open house for the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township Tuesday October 2, 2018. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Carrie Lester is the general manager of the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township Tuesday October 2, 2018. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A consulting room at the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township. This is where a customer will consult with staff before they enter the product room. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
One of the display cases at the Rise medical marijuana dispensary during the open house in West Manchester Township Tuesday October 2, 2018. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Looking west on Route 30 the Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township is the white building at right.. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The Rise medical marijuana dispensary in West Manchester Township will open Friday. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A customer leaves the Rise medical marijuana dispensary with a child resistant package. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
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