Doc prescribed a 4-yr-old pot cookies—but that’s NOT the reason he’s in trouble

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A California doctor may lose his medical license after prescribing marijuana cookies to a four-year-old boy. But the unconventional treatment isn't why the doctor has landed in trouble, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

The state's medical board found Dr. William Eidelman to be "grossly negligent" in the boy's case-for his diagnosis, not his treatment plan.

Eidelman diagnosed the boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder after a mere 20- to 30-minute appointment. The board noted that Eidelman failed to consult a psychiatrist or collect relevant information from the boy's school and father, such as sleeping patterns and moods.

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