Number has nearly doubled since 2013

The number of New Mexicans issued medical marijuana cards has grown significantly in the past few years.According to the Department of Health, there are currently 21,000 people enrolled. The number has nearly doubled since 2013.There are 21 qualifying conditions in New Mexico. One of them is PTSD, something Chase Smothermon used to struggle with.He admits he had a rough period going in and out of prison and taking prescription medications to treat his condition.Three years ago, the state issued him a medical marijuana card."Since I've been on medical marijuana, I've been successfully been able to open my company," Smothermon said. "My life has been completely different ever since."The state's medical marijuana program started in 2007. Applications can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website.

The number of New Mexicans issued medical marijuana cards has grown significantly in the past few years.



According to the Department of Health, there are currently 21,000 people enrolled. The number has nearly doubled since 2013.




There are 21 qualifying conditions in New Mexico. One of them is PTSD, something Chase Smothermon used to struggle with.



He admits he had a rough period going in and out of prison and taking prescription medications to treat his condition.

Three years ago, the state issued him a medical marijuana card.

"Since I've been on medical marijuana, I've been successfully been able to open my company," Smothermon said. "My life has been completely different ever since."

The state's medical marijuana program started in 2007. Applications can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website.