Medical Marijuana Helps Kids But Treatment Is Controversial

[Kingdiamond]

(Detroit free press)

 

http://www.freep.com/article/20120527/NEWS15/205270523/Medical-marijuana-brings-relief-for-sick-kids-in-Michigan-but-the-treatment-is-controversial?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

 

 

LANSING -- Rebecca Brown says she tried every prescription drug she could find to control the frequent seizures her son suffered because of a severe form of epilepsy.

 

When nothing worked consistently, and the drugs and special diet caused kidney stones and pancreas problems as side effects, the Oakland County woman turned to medical marijuana.

 

Now, Cooper Brown, 14, is one of 44 Michigan residents younger than 18 with a medical marijuana card. His mom says his seizures have dropped off dramatically since he started using it early this year.

 

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[AKenewell]

Great post!

[+washtenaut]

Excellent and informative story by Paul Egan.

 

pegan@freepress.com

[Kingdiamond]

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