Arizona Expands Medical Marijuana Rules To Include PTSD

On July 9, 2014, the Arizona Department Of Health Services (ADHS) announced that in accordance with the ruling in an administrative hearing, the state would authorize the use of medical marijuana as adjunctive palliative care for individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who are also undergoing conventional PTSD treatment. The new policy will go into effect on January 1, 2015.

Between July 9 and December 31, 2014, ADHS will certify physicians, dispensary medical directors, and dispensary agents to develop policies and procedures and educational materials required by state rules. Once the policy goes into effect, certifying physicians will . . .