In an update to its 2004 policy statement on pot, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also recognized marijuana may be a treatment option for kids with life-limiting or severely debilitating conditions for whom current therapies are inadequate. The pediatricians group will now suggest that the federal government change marijuana from a Schedule I illegal drug (where its classified along side heroin) to a Schedule II controlled substance. Theres never been a study of cannabinoids in any form that has included children. With that in mind, the AAP cannot endorse use of cannabinoid medication with children, Levy said. We do note, though, there have been anecdotal cases that look promising. And that suggests theres a need for study. We support reducing the barriers to do that. nbcnews/storyline/legal-pot/pediatric-academy-now-says-medical-marijuana-may-help-some-ill-n293176
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:43:12 +0000
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