Eating smaller amounts will help prevent swelling. For a swollen abdomen caused by swallowing air: 1  Avoid carbonated beverages. 2  Avoid chewing gum or sucking on candies.  Avoid drinking through a straw or sipping the surface of a hot beverage.
Recreational use of marijuana has been approved in four states. New York has legalized medical marijuana and is accepting applications from businesses that want to grow and dispense the drug. Medical marijuana is expected to become available in New York early next year. A bill introduced in the state Senate earlier this year by Sen. Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, would legalize marijuana for recreational use by people 18 and older.
Share. Members of the New York State Legislature have been trying to legalize medical marijuana for nearly two decades, and on Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced that they've finally reached an agreement that will allow sick New Yorkers to use the drug.hare. Members of the New York State Legislature have been trying to legalize medical marijuana for nearly two decades, and on Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced that they've finally reached an agreement that will allow sick New Yorkers to use the drug.