EDUCATION + RESEARCH
MEDICAL MINUTE WITH NURSE JORDAN
In this issue, we are learning all about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and diseases that mimic its symptoms. The cause of MS is unknown. It is a disease that affects the central nervous system,1 which controls the majority of functions for the mind and body. Read on as we explore some commonly asked questions about using cannabis for MS. WHAT STATES HAVE APPROVED MS AS A QUALIFYING CONDITION? Qualifying conditions to receive your medical marijuana card vary from state to state. It is important to make sure your state has approved the condition you have. In the case of MS, some states specifically approve MS2 as a diagnosis and several states use the term “persistent muscle spasms or spasticity.” Since that is a primary symptom of MS, approval would most likely be provided.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Alaska Arkansas Connecticut Florida Hawaii Illinois Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Missouri New Hampshire 14
New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Utah Vermont West Virginia
PERSISTENT MUSCLE SPASMS Arizona Montana California Nevada Colorado Oregon Delaware Rhode Island Maryland Utah Michigan Washington Minnesota
TREATING PHYSICIAN DECISION Oklahoma Washington D.C.
