Pediatric nurse appointed to Arkansas marijuana board
January 9, 2019
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A pediatric nurse who says he's seen the positive effects of medical marijuana on his patients has been appointed to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission.
Justin Smith, 38, was appointed to the board Monday, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported . Smith is a nurse at Arkansas Children's Hospital and has worked in pediatric care for 11 years. He replaces James Miller, who resigned last month to focus on his family and business.
Smith said he's seen cannabis products help treat children with epilepsy.
"I've seen it work with my own eyes," Smith said. "When you see...
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