Medical pot for PTSD rejected by state board

The Colorado Board of Health voted down medical marijuana- as form of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Board members argued that there is not enough evidence and research to prove that marijuana helps patients with PTSD.

“We have a lot of current customers now who are suffering from PTSD,” said Dustin Divitto, owner of JP Labs Marijuana.

Some 30 percent of Dustin Divitto’s sales come from those with PTSD.

“I can’t even imagine what it’s like to live with something like that,” said Divitto.

This is the third time the petition has failed, and for one recreational marijuana user, it’s a disappointment.

“I wasn’t too happy with it, kinda disappointed,” said Jansen Bradshaw.

Bradshaw has suffered from PTSD since childhood.

“Marijuana has actually helped me out the best. I can go out in public, I smoke and it helps ease the racing mind and anxiety,” said Bradshaw.

A non-profit organization, Operation Grow4Vets in Woodland Park, helps those who need prescription medication.

“We’re absolutely in favor for using cannabis for treating PTSD,” said Nick Martin, co-founder.

The organization supplies marijuana to vets for free.

“I’ve seen it personally with my own father and that’s why we started this organization,” said Bradshaw.

“It’s important for all different people to have different avenues to prescription drugs or medical marijuana or anything to help get them through the everyday challenges of life,” said Divitto.

Colorado has about 113,00 people on its medical marijuana registry.