Michigan Panel Recommends Allowing Marijuana For Children With Autism
Michigan would become the first state to allow medical marijuana for children with severe autism if a senior official follows the recommendation made Friday by an advisory panel.
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Michigan would become the first state to allow medical marijuana for children with severe autism if a senior official follows the recommendation made Friday by an advisory panel.
Supporters say oil extracted from marijuana has been effective in controlling severe physical behavior by kids with autism.
A woman and two young men are facing felony charges after being accused of running an illegal marijuana dispensary in Canton.
Officers found several loaded guns, 15 pounds of processed marijuana, drug paraphernalia and more than $6,000 in cash inside the adjoining home.
Both children were lethargic, vomiting and experiencing hallucinations, police said.
Sticky notes could save a woman from drug charges in Oakland County.
The measures would receive statewide votes in 2016 if lawmakers do not act.
Two Michigan women have been arrested in Texas and accused of trying to smuggle about 118 pounds of marijuana from Arizona.
If lawmakers rejected the bill or took no action, it would receive a statewide vote in November 2016.
Gas stations were checked and inspected for blight, loitering, narcotic activity and related violations, while warrant sweeps were conducted in surrounding communities.
Green Bean West, Sweet Leaf and Green Culture have all been approved to fill orders from patients.
Most Americans favor the use of medical marijuana by adults — but not by children, according to a new Mott Children's Hospital poll.
Michigan is one step closer to having a state-wide vote to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Mayor Virg Bernero says he's not worried about the political risks of appearing at this weekend's pro-marijuana rally.
An Oakland County man is recovering after he ate some marijuana-laced treats his daughter baked.
Legalizing marijuana could pump an estimated $50 to $100 million into Michigan's economy, says one state representative.
The state Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit smoking or growing medical marijuana on rental properties without permission from a landlord.
The measure would allow residents 21 and older to legally possess or transfer up to an ounce of marijuana on private property.
Confusion surrounding the legality of marijuana dispensaries and non-smokable forms of the drug are prompting lawmakers to propose changes related to Michigan's voter-approved law.
The couple claims six plain-clothes officers, who were wearing masks and armed with rifles, kicked in their front door, stormed into their home without a search warrant and handcuffed them.
Prosecutors have dropped a marijuana charge against New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount that stemmed from an August arrest with former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Le'Veon Bell.
A 41-year-old Downriver man has been sent to prison in Nebraska for helping to haul a large load of marijuana.
Police said the SUV rear-ended the school bus, which had its flashers on, injuring three children and the bus driver.
The figures are higher than those from a survey conducted in September 2013 -- rising from 47 percent to 50 percent. Four percent of the 600 people surveyed were undecided.
A Michigan mother faces child abuse and other charges after authorities say she gave pot to her 10- and 12-year-old sons for medical reasons.
Freshman walk-on King Miller rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown, and Jayden Maiava passed for 265 yards and two scores in Southern California's emphatic 31-13 victory over No. 15 Michigan.
Families with children who spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital reunited with the doctors and nurses who cared for them on Saturday.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday.
Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Noah Kim's fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
The chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party wants an Oakland University student removed after he said a social media post the student made threatened a state congressional candidate.
A Michigan man who was accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old at a Southgate Kroger store will not be charged with the killing, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
The clerk's office said voters should receive the new ballots by Saturday, Oct. 11.
A Detroit school assistant principal is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor earlier this week, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A car parts manufacturing company in Metro Detroit is shifting gears on plans to build a new plant, and the CEO says tariffs are partially to blame.
Stellantis reports that it has identified a data breach on a third-party provider's platform, which supports North American customers.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A rare piece of automotive history is making its way to the Motor City this fall, when the Detroit Historical Museum installs a 1963 Chrysler Turbine.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
A Metro Detroit haunted house prepares its scare actors for the Halloween season by sending them to school.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.
Travelers within the U.S. could experience flight delays as weather problems, air traffic controller shortages persist.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed 16 victims in the blast at a news conference on Saturday night.
Families with children who spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital reunited with the doctors and nurses who cared for them on Saturday.
Three of the doctors who cared for patients in the aftermath of Sunday's attack on a Michigan church met with news media Wednesday to share their thoughts and experiences in handling a mass casualty situation.
Michigan school districts have made case-by-case decisions on cafeteria meals while waiting for the state budget to be approved.
Nurses who were on strike "ran to help" after the shooting in Grand Blanc, the Teamsters union said
For more than three decades, Donna Session dedicated her life to teaching Detroit students, becoming known as both a hero and a fighter.
Freshman walk-on King Miller rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown, and Jayden Maiava passed for 265 yards and two scores in Southern California's emphatic 31-13 victory over No. 15 Michigan.
Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Noah Kim's fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Jalen Berger scored three touchdowns and Nico Iamaleava threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns to lead UCLA to a 38-13 victory over Michigan State.
Detroit City Football Club closes out the 2025 regular season home schedule this Saturday afternoon with an Eastern Conference battle against Loudoun United FC.
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues on this week's Michigan Matters.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
The chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party wants an Oakland University student removed after he said a social media post the student made threatened a state congressional candidate.
Another week of sunshine and comfy temperatures is in store.
Friday, Oct. 10, is World Homeless Day, and Detroit nonprofit Empowerment Plan is using the moment to expand its impact.
A Detroit school assistant principal is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor earlier this week, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
An investigation that started in August 2024 led to criminal sexual conduct and related charges against a Rochester Hills doctor.