Ukraine Moves to Legalize Medical Marijuana to Treat Veterans
- Parliament backed bill on marijuana regulation with 248 votes
- Support to legalizing marijuana increased amid war trauma
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Ukraine’s parliament approved the legalization of medical cannabis as the nation responds to the growing ranks of war veterans requiring treatment for injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The legislation to regulate medical, scientific and industrial use of cannabis passed with a majority of 248 in the 450-seat assembly in Kyiv, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram. A total of 16 members opposed the motion.