If bill becomes law, New Mexico will be the First State in the Nation Allowing Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction
Research has shown that marijuana can lower opioid cravings, withdrawal symptoms
Santa Fe, NM – Late Friday night, the New Mexico State Senate approved a bill that would make changes to New Mexico’s medical marijuana law. The bill now heads to the Governor's desk for consideration.The measure was a collaboration between Sen. McSorley (D-Bernalillo) and Rep. Gentry (R-Bernalillo). Sen. McSorley sponsored the initial measure to make changes to the Lynn Pierson and Erin Armstrong Compassionate Use Act (LECUA) this legislative session. Representative Gentry introduced a similar measure that included input from the Office of the Governor.
Read article here: Drug Policy Alliance – Medical Marijuana