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Legalize cannabis for pain

It’s time for Kentucky to join the 29 states that have legalized medical marijuana.

There are numerous Kentuckians who would benefit from cannabis being legally available as a treatment option for cancer, PTSD, chronic pain and seizure disorders. We must not let politics get in the way of what is a proven medical option.

A zip code should not dictate what medication is available, and citizens should not have to move from their homes to seek treatment elsewhere. Let the citizens of this great state have this as an option.

Bobby Kelley

Carlisle

This story was originally published December 7, 2017 at 6:56 PM with the headline "Legalize cannabis for pain."

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