FAQ about Naturopathic Medicine and Dr. Cole How does a naturopathic doctor differ from a traditional naturopath? Naturopathic doctors attend four-year, graduate-level, accredited naturopathic medical schools where they are trained as primary care doctors of natural medicine. Naturopathic doctors are licensed by the State of California Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine and have attended an accredited naturopathic medical school.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 23 states have no laws addressing the issue. Only seven states and the District of Columbia allow such direct reporting and thirteen states prohibit it. Connecticut is one of seven states that allow it only with a health care provider's approval.
3. Florida and Georgia are considering an expansion of Stand Your Ground laws. At least 24 states have Stand Your Ground-like laws. Despite their notoriety, Ohio advanced a bill to pass its own law, and Alaska joined the list when Gov. Sean Parnell (R) signed the bill into law at a shooting range. Now, Florida and Georgia are now considering expansions of their existing statutes.