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Environment & Health

Cannabis Saves Infants Life – Science of Weed

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April 24, 2014
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Sadie, a 3-month-old infant, experiences severe seizures. Her parents began giving her a medication derived from cannibis. Her parents claim it is helping the baby’s medical condition.

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