Watch: Autism One Step Closer to Becoming a Medical Marijuana Qualifying Condition in Michigan

Last Friday a panel came in with a resounding 4-2 vote recommending that children with autism should qualify for Michigan's medical cannabis program. It’s a huge step forward for medical cannabis, as state physicians and families have worked tirelessly to highlight the benefits of using cannabis to treat children with severe autism.

It's not time to celebrate just yet, though. While the Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Review panel voted in favor of the recommendation, the final decision now stands in the hands of the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, who has until late October to issue a judgment.

Some medical experts still aren’t convinced that there’s enough research showing long-term effects from children consuming medical marijuana. A Detroit-based publication quotes Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Eden Wells, who said, "These things are things we do not know...

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