NEW MEXICO’S MEDICAL CANNABIS BOARD HAS APPROVED A PETITION TO ADD OPIOID ADDICTION AS A QUALIFYING CONDITION FOR THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM. THE VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS AT 4-0.
THE BOARD IS NOW EXPECTED TO PUT ITS RECOMMENDATION IN WRITING TO PRESENT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT SECRETARY KATHY KUNKEL WHO SAYS SHE PLANS TO ACCEPT IT.