Gov. Beshear to allow Kentuckians with severe medical conditions to use medical cannabis for treatment

In News, State by OC Monitor Staff

FRANKFORT, Ky. — In an effort to reduce Kentuckians’ reliance on addictive opioids and to provide them relief from pain, Gov. Andy Beshear today said that, starting next year, Kentuckians with certain severe medical conditions and who meet specific requirements will be able to possess and use small amounts of legally purchased medical cannabis to treat their medical conditions.

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