CT Medical Marijuana Now Approved For These Conditions

HARTFORD, CT — Medical marijuana in Connecticut has now been approved for eight new adult conditions and two for patients under the age of 18. There are currently more than 27,00 patients who benefit from the medical marijuana program in Connecticut.

There are now more than 30 conditions approved for medical marijuana use.

For adults the conditions include:

For adults and patients under 18

• Muscular Dystrophy
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta

“Now that these regulations have been accepted, more patients with severe medical conditions will have access to medical marijuana as a treatment option,” said Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull, “I want to thank our Board of Physicians and the committee for their thoughtful consideration of these conditions. I continue to be proud of the careful way that our program has expanded, and its commitment to a true medical model.”

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