Oklahoma Family Pushes To Legalize Medical Marijuana For Autistic Son
source: http://www.newson6.com/story/16636569/yukon-family-pushes-to-legalize-medical-marijuana-in-o...
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YUKON, Oklahoma -
Supporters of medical marijuana say it can be used for a wide variety of treatments including glaucoma, cancer and AIDS. But now support is growing, including here locally, to give it to children who suffer from autism.
When legislators return to the statehouse next week, medical marijuana will be back on the table. And one local family says they will be pushing for it to pass for the sake of their autistic son.
Life with 7-year-old Deacon is a constant challenge.
"It's like crisis mode all the time just trying to make it through the day, and that's no way for any of our children to live," said Catherine Mejias, Deacon's mother.
The Mejias family has tried a long list of doctor prescribed medications, as well as alternative treatments. Nothing has worked.
"We are just looking for something that will make him happy," said Gill Mejias, Deacon's father.
They think that something may be THC, a chemical in medical marijuana.
The idea is controversial, but gaining momentum nationwide after parents in states with legalized marijuana have claimed success.
"I feel like I have my son back," said Mieko Hester-Perez of Fountain Valley, California on "The Doctors."
http://www.newson6.com/story/16636569/yukon-family-pushes-to-legalize-medical-ma...
Supporters of medical marijuana say it can be used for a wide variety of treatments including glaucoma, cancer and AIDS. But now support is growing, including here locally, to give it to children who suffer from autism.
When legislators return to the statehouse next week, medical marijuana will be back on the table. And one local family says they will be pushing for it to pass for the sake of their autistic son.
Life with 7-year-old Deacon is a constant challenge.
"It's like crisis mode all the time just trying to make it through the day, and that's no way for any of our children to live," said Catherine Mejias, Deacon's mother.
The Mejias family has tried a long list of doctor prescribed medications, as well as alternative treatments. Nothing has worked.
"We are just looking for something that will make him happy," said Gill Mejias, Deacon's father.
They think that something may be THC, a chemical in medical marijuana.
The idea is controversial, but gaining momentum nationwide after parents in states with legalized marijuana have claimed success.
"I feel like I have my son back," said Mieko Hester-Perez of Fountain Valley, California on "The Doctors."
http://www.newson6.com/story/16636569/yukon-family-pushes-to-legalize-medical-ma...
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Oh you KNOW the right-wingers are going to jump on this! Their prescription probably snake-handling...
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