new mexico mmj review board votes to add opioid addiction to qualifying conditions. Rejected by NM Health Secretary.

[t-pain]

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/health_and_science/advisory-panel-backs-medical-cannabis-as-tool-in-opioid-war/article_8d908f3f-b334-536a-9804-80857f76c471.html

 

“Just imagine if [addicts] had access to cannabis and were able to kick their habits, how our state would change for the better,” she said. “Crime would go down, health care costs would diminish, overdose deaths would fall, and it would help our economy to flourish. Without the familial crisis of opiate dependence, New Mexico’s children would also be safer, families would be more stable.”

 

https://www.abqjournal.com/1017927/doh-rejects-opiate-dependence-as-a-medical-cannabis-qualifying-condition.html

 

Health Secretary Lynn Gallagher rejected the board’s Nov. 4 recommendation, citing a lack of scientific research to support the argument that cannabis can offer relief from the pain and suffering of people struggling with opiate addiction.

“While I share the Advisory Board’s concern about opioid use and its costs, I cannot say with confidence that the use of cannabis for treatment of opioid dependence and its symptoms would be either safe or effective,” Gallagher wrote in her response, issued Wednesday.

[Restorium2]

As we cure opioid addiction one medical cannabis patient at a time. 

I had another success story; Substitute a small dose of cannabis oil daily and after a few months they forget all about the pills. Eventually they don't need the chronic dose of oil and they can medicate as needed, the way it should be. The best part about this is the patient has control over themselves and they don't feel like the drug controls them. They are in charge and empowered by that. It can be a character building experience. Leading to a more rewarding life ahead. 

[mishigami bear]

I've heard great things about using Kratom for opioid addiction.

[standard disclaimer: I am not a physician and am not recommending any course of treatment]

[bax]

the petition for adding the condition to new mexico's program, in case anyone wants to read it.

https://207-114-136-210.static.twtelecom.net/handouts/CCJ%20082317%20Item%204%20Briscoe%20Opioid%20Petition%20Compilation%20for%20CCJ.pdf

[t-pain]

that was last years' petition.

they resubmitted it, and it passed the review panel again. waiting on the doh to rule on it now.

 

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/advisory-panel-backs-opioid-use-disorder-as-qualifying-condition-for/article_4619cdf7-df7d-5db4-959f-97217c971fe3.html

 

The five active members of the board, all doctors, unanimously voted for approval of the condition, drawing thunderous applause from the crowd.