Ariz. official refuses to expand marijuana program

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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s top public health official is denying requests to expand the state’s medical marijuana program to allow use for post-traumatic stress disorder or three other conditions.

Health Services Director Will Humble said a review of scientific research found a lack of published data on the risks or benefits of using marijuana for the four conditions.

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