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As lawmakers in Harrisburg debate the legalization of medical marijuana, doctors and parents who lost their children to diseases and illnesses are weighing in on the drug.
The legalization of medical marijuana is a hot topic, but doctors say there hasn't been enough research done to support the drug.
Parents who lost children to fights against cancer and epilepsy say the family should have the option.
Sean Stone lost his son Jax at the age of 9 to DIPG, a deadly cancer in the brain stem. There's no treatment for the disease, and radiation and chemo only gave him more time. Stone says medical marijuana could have prolonged Jax's life and that the option should have been on the table for their family.
Jason O'Neill lose his daughter Alyssa to epilepsy. She died because of a complication from a seizure. You may know her from the #AJO movement. O'Neill says he went out and did his research on medical marijuana.
Federal regulations have blocked more extensive research from being done. Even if medical marijuana becomes legal in Pennsylvania, doctors say the federal schedule won't change.
Some of the side effects doctors are concerned about with medical marijuana are the long term psychological and neurological effects. They are also concerned about using a vehicle under the influence.
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Full Article: Pennsylvania Parents And Doctors Talk Medical Marijuana
Author: Staff
Contact: Your Erie
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The legalization of medical marijuana is a hot topic, but doctors say there hasn't been enough research done to support the drug.
Parents who lost children to fights against cancer and epilepsy say the family should have the option.
Sean Stone lost his son Jax at the age of 9 to DIPG, a deadly cancer in the brain stem. There's no treatment for the disease, and radiation and chemo only gave him more time. Stone says medical marijuana could have prolonged Jax's life and that the option should have been on the table for their family.
Jason O'Neill lose his daughter Alyssa to epilepsy. She died because of a complication from a seizure. You may know her from the #AJO movement. O'Neill says he went out and did his research on medical marijuana.
Federal regulations have blocked more extensive research from being done. Even if medical marijuana becomes legal in Pennsylvania, doctors say the federal schedule won't change.
Some of the side effects doctors are concerned about with medical marijuana are the long term psychological and neurological effects. They are also concerned about using a vehicle under the influence.
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Pennsylvania Parents And Doctors Talk Medical Marijuana
Author: Staff
Contact: Your Erie
Photo Credit: None found
Website: Your Erie
