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A bill to increase access to medicinal marijuana is in the works by a Tennessee lawmaker. Tennessee state representative Jeremy Faison recently helped pass legislation legalizing the use of CBD oil for those with conditions like epilepsy, but he wants to broaden its reach to many others, including veterans with PTSD.
Joseph Santolla was diagnosed with PTSD after and IED exploded next to his vehicle during his deployment in Iraq. Ever since he's struggled with the pain and anxiety that can follow.
"You're literally transported back to where you were at the time that you were fearing for your life," Santolla said.
He said he understands both sides of the argument, but he says he thinks it would be worth a shot.
"Maybe it could help me as far as nightmares and night terrors and that sort of thing," Santolla said.
Faison is working on a bill that would broaden...
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