Senate Bill 19-013 is currently before Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colorado) for review. And if it becomes law, it could help in the fight against the opioid epidemic; the bill would allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana in many of the same situations where they could prescribe opioids.
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However, it has its detractors, too. Members of the medical community are worried “there’s not enough research about the effects of cannabis and that the bill’s language is too broad.”1
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But bill sponsor, Rep. Edie Hooton (D-Boulder) doesn’t see it that way. “This is going to be a pretty big deal for acute pain for athletes and also for kids who have surgeries.”1
“In order for children to currently be recommended medical marijuana, they need two physicians to sign off. Should SB 19-013 pass, it would also ask for a review of diagnosing records from the primary care physician. Hooten said this goes beyond what’s required in the constitution.
Kids would not be able to smoke marijuana, but could use a nasal spray or extract.”1
Hootan believes that medical marijuana is a safer option than opioids (and we’d agree with her) and says this bill isn’t about people with addiction, but about those with acute pain.
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The governor has until June 3rd to decide if he’ll sign the bill.
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