With a vote of 59 Yes to 34 No, House Bill 136, a provision to implement a medical marijuana program in the state of Kentucky, has passed the House of Representatives. An amendment to add PTSD was added and accepted to the list of qualifying conditions. It joins any type or form of cancer regardless of stage; Chronic, severe, intractable, or debilitating pain; Epilepsy or any other intractable seizure disorder; Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity; and Nausea or vomiting. "I am extremely happy to see forward movement on cannabis reform. Being the most restrictive medical marijuana bill in the country means that HB 136 will only help a small fraction of Kentuckians and with only a few of the many cannabis products that can be produced to aid them. Now that issue of medical marijuana will go to the Kentucky State Senate for the second time. It is our continued hope that Kentucky's Senators will let our state out of the darkness and into the future of medical cannabis. We will continue to fight alongside our fellow marijuana advocacy groups to secure safe, and more inclusive access for ALL of Kentucky's patients." --Lauren Morgan Bratcher, Deputy Director - Kentucky NORML
“We are excited to see that Rep. Nemes' medical cannabis bill has once again been passed through the House of Representative, although at a smaller margin than it was last time. While the bill has several provisions that keep it from being a patient-centric program, it is nonetheless important for the health and safety of our citizens that this bill be passed in the Senate as it is and not add any more amendments that would further limit access to patients. It is a great day for cannabis reform in Kentucky and for all the people who have worked so hard to see it come this far.” Matthew Bratcher, Executive Director - Kentucky NORML “While we are grateful for our dedicated sponsors and the passage of House Bill 136 in the house chamber today, we must remain steadfast in our efforts towards the senate. Time is short and the misinformation campaigns working against us are out in full force. Persistence is vital to this movement. Stay focused.” Kristin Wilcox, mother of a 13-year-old child with Dravet Syndrome The next step in the process is a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Senator Whitney Westerfield of Christian County. No hearing date or Senate Bill number is currently given to HB 136.
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6/14/2022 06:03:46 pm
I am 100%DV, Am on a lot of pills on a daily regiment making me feel like a zombie at times, which does not include the speciality clinic treatments. That's all extra. Then I have emergency pills, mind you I learned over the years a few hacks so I don;t necessarily have to take those right away. There are days I still cannot move or get out of bed> I have conditions ranging from: diabetes, to total back damage, fibromyalgia, nerve damage. untreated PTSD ( I bought an old farm I do a bit better we Vets get scared to go to VA for certain things, docs don't believe us) depression, MST ( same again, but I am taking a leap here, anxiety, . several mass or tumor removals, however they want name at moment of time, and more......pass the bill already, so I get a better quality of life I served 22.5 years to the country of my choice!!!!! Am not fat am active , was a cook and dietitian
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3/23/2023 08:48:30 pm
I think it should be passed years ago thank god it finally took Gov Brashere to get it to Happen Thank you so you much Gov Andy Brashere I don’t see why UK don’t Grow it and sell to Kentuckians that need it why give money to another state when Kentucky could use the money for thingsour state needs and Louisville Ky School grow it sell also it should be able to let the ones that got papers from the Drs we should e able to grow our own plants when your own Medicare and Medicade it hard to buy weed when all you have to do is plant it and grow your own plants that be so nice but I’m so happy it’s medical in Kentucky 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Delfia
3/14/2023 09:57:57 pm
I think it should be passed to help people with major anxiety n depression ptsd sezuires and other medical issues we should also put a dispensary in ky
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David Duffer
3/16/2023 09:12:36 pm
I was injured on a jo in 1997 lifting 80 lb masonry cement and having to unload in a metal building but rollup door was stuck and wouldn't open half way. Causing my back to continue to hurt so that after 3 weeks I couldn't hardly walk. So went to a doctor they ran a x-ray and said they seen signs of Spindlotheis and had me to be seen by a Sports Orthopedic Doctor and I have had a fusion with Bak cages of S-1 & L-5 Vertebrae. But after 6 wks because of type of metal they couldn't tell if was fused. So had a second surgery with rods and Titanium screws with a bine graft to make sken grow back. But disc herniated and was even made pain worse also have neuropathy pain in my right leg. So doctor wrote letter saying I had Failed Surgery Syndrome. Since I have had a Pain Stimulator implanted it helps some but still hurt quite a bit. And after 21 years Humana know longer would cover my Oxycontin 60 mgs. And now just two years latter on Jan 1, 2023 Anthem is saying samething with what doctor switched me to Morphine 60 mgs. That they want cover or pay for this meds. But he got them to give me a extension for 6 mos. And unless some how govt changes the effective date of 2025. I don't know what doctor will put me on when first hurt they tried me on several meds before they found that these two meds helped. Please pray for us all that need this so bad. I am on disability and can't hardly mow my yard everytime I hit a hole or rock I yell and raise myself off seat it hurts so. And when finish I can't hardly get off ridding mower for pain hurting so and to make it into my house abd have to lay down and can't do much for days afterwards. I wush I could afford to oay someone to mow yard but because of paying on so many meds and bills I just don't have any money left. David D. BG KY...
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Deborah Platt
3/28/2023 03:08:33 pm
I am a chronic pain patient, with PTSD, anxiety and depression. I need some help, please !
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