May 10, 2021 by NextTribe Editors · Activism

Alabama Doesn’t Care About Your Menopause Symptoms

Why would the Alabama legislature specifically exclude women-only conditions in its medical marijuana bill? The answer is alarming.

It wasn't what the Alabama legislature actually did that was surprising (that was just infuriating), but it was the person behind the act that was the shocker.

Last week, the state legislature approved a medical marijuana bill. Yeah!! Enlightenment, you say. However, before passing the bill, the legislature removed conditions that apply just to women, including menopause symptoms. Also, on the no relief list: PMS and fibromyalgia. So, boo! Neanderthal thinking at its worst.

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