NYS Introduces First Medical Marijuana Patient

Robert Celt

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New York State has its first official medical marijuana patient.

Vireo Health of New York introduced Brittany Barger, 27, in White Plains.

She's believed to be the state's first ever medical cannabis patient.
Barger has ovarian cancer.

Chemo made her too sick, so she set out to find an alternative, a medication that she feels she has more control of.

"Knowing that I have some say and hopefully I will get an increased quality of life, and get some of my independence back, that's my biggest goal," Barger explained.

She started taking the medication as soon as it became available last Thursday.

Since then, she says she's taken less pain medication, has felt hungry and actually eaten, which she says has made her parents very happy.

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Full Article: NYS Introduces First Medical Marijuana Patient
Author: WNYT Staff
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