ASA Illinois Chapter

Jim Champion, a military veteran and member of the state's Medical Cannabis Advisory Board, said the changes in the law would help not only veterans with PTSD but others who suffer from the condition, including victims of abuse, assaults and accidents. He welcomed the change even though the future of the board is uncertain because the new law would have the governor reconstitute the 16-member panel.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-medical-ma*****na-ptsd-met-20160614-story.html

Medical pot for PTSD could save program Advocates for medical ma*****na hope Illinois' plan to expand its program will give the industry the boost it needs to sustain itself — but some doctors warn that, despite changes made to protect them, they still have legal and medical concerns about the product.