Pubdate: Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)
Copyright: 2015 Albuquerque Journal
Contact:  http://www.abqjournal.com/
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MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS AT 18,000

SANTA FE - New Mexico Health Secretary Retta Ward says New Mexico has 
seen a significant jump in the number of patients participating in 
the state's medical marijuana program over the past year.

Ward testified Tuesday before the Legislative Finance Committee in 
Santa Fe. She told lawmakers about 18,000 people are enrolled in the 
program, an increase of about 7,000 since the beginning of the year.

Ward attributed the increase to changes made earlier this year.

There are currently more than 20 qualifying conditions, including 
chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The state has been petitioned to add attention deficit hyperactivity 
disorder to the list. That petition will be discussed during a public 
meeting later this week.

The state also is in the process of licensing a dozen more nonprofit producers.
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