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Alabama Decriminalizes Medical Marijuana Oil for Qualifying Conditions

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On May 4th, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed a bill into law allowing medical marijuana oil in the state. Leni’s Law goes into effect on June 1st and decriminalizes possession of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive substance in marijuana, for Alabamans with chronic or debilitating diseases.

The law also allows for up to 3-percent THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana that can create a high, to be in the CBD oil. Such a small percentage of THC should not produce psychoactive effects. THC and CBD work synergistically to produce therapeutic properties.

According to Times Free Press, Republican Mike Ball began advocating for CBD oil use after conversations with several families needing a better option for epileptic children.

Governor Bentley said, “As a physician, I believe it is extremely important to give patients with a chronic or debilitating disease the option to consider every possible option for treatment. With Leni’s Law, citizens in Alabama will have access to cannabidiol that may help with treatment. Through a study at UAB, we have seen the benefit of cannabidiol to help with chronic seizures. I hope we will be able to collect information that will determine the efficacy of this substance in other chronic debilitating diseases.”

Leni’s mother said, “She’s progressed further than we were ever told was a possibility for her. I can’t wait to watch our friends’ children progress.”

Only CBD oil is decriminalized in Alabama. Marijuana and medical marijuana (flower, edibles, etc.) remain illegal in the state.