Elements Caregiver Collective Petitions Arizona for PTSD Inclusion for Medical Marijuana Therapy

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 21, 2012 On January 23nd, co-sponsors Elements Caregiver Collective, Compassion First Collective and Southwest Arizona Patie

Elements Caregiver Collective Petitions Arizona for PTSD Inclusion for ...

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 21, 2012

On January 23nd, co-sponsors Elements Caregiver Collective, Compassion First Collective and Southwest Arizona Patient Alliance (SWAPA) will present their petition to add Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a debilitating illness to the list of illnesses that qualify for Medical Marijuana Therapy. Most often associated with veterans who have been in active combat, PTSD can affect anyone who has suffered through a traumatic event. One in five veterans returning from Iran and Afghanistan are affected by PTSD.

It is a glaring omission that no mental health illnesses were included in the initial list, said Corey Miller, collective manager and MMJ patient. Veterans who are suffering PTSD are effectively barred from the opportunity to treat their symptoms with cannabis.

Miller, a decorated veteran of Afghanistan and Purple Heart recipient, uses cannabis to treat the ongoing chronic pain and inflammation from his war injuries. I could not manage ten hours on my feet without medicating. I couldnt work if I had to take morphine or vicodin. I am less productive, less responsive when I use opioids.

While medicating to treat his physical injuries, Miller experienced firsthand that medical marijuana alleviated his PTSD symptoms as well. It helps manage the general anxiety and sleeplessness. I can avoid the harsher drugs that I find incapacitating.

According to VP of Operations, Ingrid Joiya, "Given the ongoing research and anecdotal stories regarding how medical marijuana has helped patients suffering from PTSD, Elements is committed to serving those persons impacted by this mental health issue.

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