Hamilton girl's cannabis use no longer tabooDominico Zapata Fairfax Media NZA Hamilton mother says her daughter's medical cannabis use is no longer taboo, with the drug receiving a green thumbs-up according to a recent survey. Paige Gallien was prescribed Sativex, a medicinal cannabis sprayed via the mouth, two years ago. DOMINICO ZAPATA/FAIRFAX NZ Paige Gallien, pictured with her mother Kelly, relies on a drug derived from cannabis to control her seizures. Gallien and several other families have joined with Medical Cannabis Awareness New Zealand, a registered charity to help people get medicinal cannabis legally and without the stigma attached. In addition to the Sativex, Paige is also on four other medications for her epilepsy.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2016 03:45 UTC