Updated: November 18, 2019 04:59 PM
Medical Marijuana advocates were at the State Capitol Monday in an attempt to add chronic pain to the list of qualifying conditions for Minnesota's medical marijuana program.
The program currently includes 14 different conditions that qualify. These conditions include PTSD, intractable pain and most recently Alzheimer's disease.
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Advocates say that if left untreated, chronic pain may lead to mental health issues, especially for veterans.
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Updated: November 18, 2019 04:59 PM
Published: November 18, 2019 12:00 AM
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