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Should a Seven-Year-Old Cancer Patient Get Medical Marijuana?
Is it ok to give a seven-year-old medical marijuana? Mykayla Comstock is a little girl from Oregon who suffers from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She’s also one of the youngest cancer patients authorized to use cannabis by the state. Her mother, Erin Purchase, gives her a gram of cannabis oil daily in pill form (so it’s not like she’s lighting up a joint…) to help combat the side effects of the intense chemotherapy treatment she’s been receiving.
5 Signs Your Dog Needs a Vet Visit Immediately
As responsible pet owners, we must recognize when our dogs require urgent medical care. Humans can verbalize their discomfort, but dogs communicate distress through subtle behavioral changes that often go unnoticed until a crisis develops. This guide outlines five life-threatening symptoms that require immediate veterinary attention, along with practical advice for emergencies. 1. Respiratory Distress…
Autism and the Police
Autism and The Police Please note: In this blog post, I want to discuss the interaction between an individual with autism and the police. I am aware of the treatment of black people by the police. I believe in awareness and education. With that in mind, I am in favor of some kind of restructure/retraining/education/defunding…
Breastfeeding and The Office: A Marriage Made in, Well, Not Heaven
I am quite sure the bartenders at the Cellar Bar had no idea what I was handing them. Maybe they thought it was a new type of mixer. But whatever they thought (they didn’t ask), I am positive it was the first, and probably last, Medela pumping bottle of breast milk that they ever put…
California Regional Centers and Your Child with Autism
This may come off as a rant, but really it's a warning to new parents out there. What is a California Regional Center? From the CA.gov website: "Regional centers are nonprofit private corporations that contract with the Department of Developmental Services to provide or coordinate services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. They have…