State committee rejects Ohio medical marijuana for anxiety, autism

After listening to 80 minutes of testimony on Wednesday, a State Medical Board of Ohio committee rejected legalizing medical marijuana use for people with anxiety and autism spectrum disorder, Cleveland.com reports. The four physicians who testified against medical marijuana for the conditions said the drug offers a momentary relief from anxiety but leads to panic attacks or worsening of anxiety over the long run for some patients. They all noted that marijuana – which is difficult to legally…
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