Illinois approves Medical Marijuana for 8 Health Conditions
An Advisory Board in Illinois, has voted to add eight health conditions to the list of diseases or illness that can be treated by medical marijuana. The eight health conditions included chronic pain syndrome, autism, osteoarthritis, post-traumatic stress disorder, intractable pain, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain due to trauma and chronic post-operative pain.
The latest development came as a major relief for autism patients, as Illinois would be the first state to approve medical marijuana for this illness. Children must get written certification from two doctors in Illinois to use marijuana. The adults need just one doctor’s written consent. In case of children, the parents and family members will have second opinion to get 100% confirmation before they administer marijuana to their kids.