Florida Senate Approves “Charlotte’s Web” Medical Marijuana Bill

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Source: CBS News

Florida Senate Approves “Charlotte’s Web” Medical Marijuana Bill

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Gov. Rick Scott is expected to sign a bill that would legalize the use of low-THC marijuana to treat epilepsy and cancer patients.

The Florida Senate passed the bill Friday after the House overwhelmingly passed it Thursday.

“I’m a parent and a grandparent. I want to make sure my children, my grandchildren, have the access to the health care they want,” said Gov. Scott.

The bill puts some restrictions on the use of the marijuana strain known as Charlotte’s Web. It can have no more than 0.8 percent THC, the chemical that makes users feel high. On average, marijuana has about 15 percent THC, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The strain has normal levels of cannabidiol, or CBD, which is used to treat seizures.

Read more: http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/05/02/florida-senate-approves-charlottes-web-medical-marijuana-bill

[L0oniX]

1. WOW! Far out! Groovy! Dig it!

[Hekate]

3. >raises eyebrow< Seizures will be calmed, and if that makes you feel groovy, I dig it.

I'm hoping this sweeps the nation.

It's a huge breakthrough for those who need anti-seizure medication that doesn't make them feel dopey: epileptics, TBI survivors, migraine sufferers. Two members of my family could make immediate use of such a med, both of whom rely on the sharpness of their thought to make a living.

[tridim]

2. Floriduh... Just so you know, high THC Cannabis is beneficial to cancer patients.

These politically motivated, reactionary baby steps are a waste of time.

It is medicine for EVERYONE.

And what about my epileptic dog? Does she not count?

[L0oniX]

4. I can always count on you to throw water on the fire.

[YOHABLO]

5. What? That's like ''near beer" or Mexican Dirt Weed (what we use to call it) No way.

[geomon666]

6. Baby step but at least it's one in the right direction.

The more republicans we can excise from our state government, the faster we can move on medical (and heaven help us all, recreational) marijuana use.