Michigan Rejects Medical Marijuana For Kids With Severe Autism
A state official has rejected a recommendation to add severe autism to the list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana in Michigan.
A state official has rejected a recommendation to add severe autism to the list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana in Michigan.
"Weed, finally having its moment of justice in an increasing number of states all across the country, is serious business."
Michigan would become the first state to allow medical marijuana for children with severe autism if a senior official follows the recommendation made Friday by an advisory panel.
Supporters say oil extracted from marijuana has been effective in controlling severe physical behavior by kids with autism.
The panel's job is to make a recommendation in favor or against adding autism to the list of conditions, such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV and hepatitis C.
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"When we tell our story people say, 'That doesn't happen. That doesn't happen in America, they can't take your stuff without charging you."'
Detroit police are trying to figure out if any drugs are missing after someone smashed a van into a medical marijuana dispensary.
"I know parents who are desperate. They're missing out on something that could enhance their child's life."
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Michigan's medical marijuana law is causing confusion and legal disputes more than five years after voters approved it in 2008.
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Six people are facing charges following raids last June on three medical marijuana dispensaries in southern Michigan.
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