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Cannabis for kids? Some parents say it’s good medicine

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 15:16

Some parents of severely ill children say that prescription drugs expose their kids to dangerous side effects. Some want to try medical marijuana, and they seek wider access to the drug in Michigan.

 

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Is marijuana safe and effective medicine for children? Experts say it is for some conditions.
  • About two dozen states, including Michigan, allow the use of medical cannabis for seizure disorders.
  • A state panel is to meet Mon., July 20, to decide if Michigan allows medical marijuana for autism.
  • Some parents claim almost miraculous results for their autistic children, but research is scarce.

In Grand Blanc Township , near Flint, a family gives daily doses of olive oil infused with medical marijuana to their 6-year-old daughter afflicted with a life-threatening seizure disorder.

After years of seeing her suffer, the girl’s constant seizures all but disappeared after she began swallowing...

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