Although the relief may be worth it, the drug is not without its potential side effects over long-term use: On short term memory: http://jamanetwork.com/journa

Although the relief may be worth it, the drug is not without its potential side effects over long-term use: On short term memory: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2484906 http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article... On dopamine levels: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_1-7-2013-11-49-21 http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcolleg... and the development of brains in adolescents: http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2013.00053/full http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2013.00... So the real question is whether it's worth the potential side effects? Perhaps in this case, since it seems the parents have researched their options and hopefully continue to research future options. A cure should be counterbalanced with its negative side effects. That seems obvious to say, but often I hear the misguided statement or see the attitude that marijuana is not associated with any problems. Sure, it's not lethal and shouldn't be Schedule I, but it's not something that should be taken lightly as a long term treatment.