Kentucky Woman’s Chronic Pain Turned Around with Medical Cannabis
Deborah Wisdom, a 60-year-old retiree from Latonia, Kentucky, was once bedridden due to chronic pain. She had broken multiple bones, including her back, legs, ankles, and feet, leaving her unable to leave her bedroom except to eat. However, after being prescribed medical cannabis, Wisdom’s life has undergone a remarkable transformation.
Wisdom credits medical cannabis for allowing her to regain her quality of life. She can now spend time with her grandchildren, go to work part-time, and enjoy activities she previously couldn’t. Without medical cannabis, she would have to rely on increasing amounts of medication, which would have left her feeling sad and helpless.
Dr. James Weeks, who owns One Heart Medical, a practice in Cincinnati and Fort Wright, Kentucky, has seen a surge in patients seeking medical cannabis treatment. His practice has treated around 50 patients, mostly for chronic pain and cancer, as well as patients with neurological conditions and epilepsy.
As Kentucky prepares to launch its medical marijuana program, industry experts predict that the first dispensaries will open by mid-to-late summer 2025. The program has already seen over 5,200 medical marijuana cards distributed, with 48 dispensaries awarded licenses to operate across 11 regions.
Wisdom’s story serves as a testament to the potential benefits of medical cannabis, and as the program rolls out, many more Kentuckians are expected to follow in her footsteps. The application portal for medical marijuana cards has already opened, and patients can begin applying for cards after receiving a written certification from an authorized doctor.
