Medical MJ for Kiddos?

Medical marijuana has been approved in many states to help chemotherapy patients cope with nausea and appetite loss.  Meet Mykayla, a 7 year old Oregon resident, receiving treatment to combat an particularly aggressive form of leukemia...and also a medical marijuana user. (source)

Mykayla's father was horrified when he learned of his daughter's marijuana use, while her mother and mother's boyfriend see the drug as a harmless way for Mykayla to treat pain, nausea, sleeplessness, and depression.

Mykayla described the effects of the drug this way "First you get hungry," she said. "Then you get really funny, and then you get tired."(source)

Mykayla is authorized to use medical marijuana by the state of Oregon. 

It's Feedback Friday...

Do you think children should be given the option of using medical marijuana to combat the symptoms of illnesses?

Would you ever consider giving medical marijuana to your child?

Should both parents have a say in this sort of medical decision regarding their child?

Marijuana + Pregnancy? Feedback Friday

The Momlogic Newsletter landed in my inbox this week with a story about the increasing trend of doctors prescribing medical cannabis to treat morning sickness in pregnant women. The article goes on to cite quotes from many women who admitted and even raved about the treatment.

Some further research into this topic revealed several opposing views. DrugPolicy.com states that marijuana use during pregnancy can lead to birth defects and cognitive deficits.

Many pro-cannabis sources quote the often cited research of Dr. Melanie Dreher concluding that no known difference could be found between exposed and non-exposed infants.

Blogger, Jessica Katz wrote about her severe, 24 hour a day, morning sickness and her doctor's suggestion to try medical marijuana. Jessica opted not to try it...what would you do?

It's Feedback Friday!

Would you consider using medical marijuana to treat severe morning sickness while pregnant?

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