Maine couple uses Medical Marijuana for their toddler

Maine couple uses Medical Marijuana for their toddler

ACTON (WGME) — An Acton couple is turning to medical marijuana to treat their toddler’s seizures, and sharing their story in hopes of changing opinions, and ultimately, laws. Addelyn Patrick sleeps as many as 19 hours a day. Instead of learning to walk and talk,...
Cannabis Can Treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Cannabis Can Treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

  A new study published in the journal Case Reports in Oncology, and published online by the National Institute of Health, has found that cannabis can treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a cancer of the white blood cells. According to researchers; “Acute...
Marijuana Treatment for Neuropathic Pain, Study Shows

Marijuana Treatment for Neuropathic Pain, Study Shows

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel group study published in this month’s issue of the European Journal of Pain, and published online early by the National Institute of Health, has found that cannabis can significantly reduce pain and improve sleep...
Medical Marijuana and PTSD: Maine Veterans in a Bind

Medical Marijuana and PTSD: Maine Veterans in a Bind

12/11/2013MPBN This fall, Maine joined six other states that now allow the prescription of medicinal marijuana to treat diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder. And some, including veterans, have turned to pot as an alternative to powerful pharmaceuticals....