Growing Hope: The Fight for Medical Marijuana for Epileptic Kids

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Harry Smith touring CW Botanicals laboratory in Colorado Springs, Colorado with Bear Reel, the lead botanist.

Because of stories like Charlotte's, people with profoundly ill children, mostly with these extreme cases of epilepsy, have flocked to Colorado for treatments. In many ways, Colorado has become something of a "new Lourdes" for people looking for a "miracle." The Stanley brothers helped to form Realm of Caring, an organization that assists people who move to Colorado and provides support services and resources for those using Cannabinoid products.

In fact, the Collins had previously traveled to Colorado for a potential cure. Looking for a cannabis- based treatment for Jennifer, Beth and her daughter actually moved to Colorado for a year. Jennifer tried "Charlotte's web." Her family says it didn't work for her condition. Then Beth gave Jennifer the THCa oil, and she says that one worked for her daughter.

Both Beth and Patrick...

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