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The FDA approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older.
Click on this link to read the Official US Food & Drug Administration Press Release :
FDA approves first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana to treat rare, severe forms of epilepsy
The video is courtesy of the All News YouTube channel
Click on this link to visit the New Scientist website to read their post titled: “First cannabis-based drug approved in the US to treat epilepsy”.
Click on this link to read about GW Pharmaceuticals plc Epidiolex development
The Washington Post article titled “NFL players fight pain with Medical Marijuana: ‘Managing it with pills was slowly killing me’”.
The Washington Post has posted an interesting article about the use of a strain of Medical Cannabis that is rich in Cannabidiol (CBD). Other strains of Cannabis have levels of THC which can get you high. Cannabidiol (CBD) does not have the psychoactivity and mood-altering effects of THC.
Cannabidiol or CBD can have Medical benefits especially for patients who have Eplilepsy, by reducing the occurrence of seizures. Another area being researched is the use of Medical Cannabis CBD to reduce pain. Former NFL Players break a lot of bones and unfortunately, that could lead to a lifelong Pain Management.
Click on this link to visit The Washington Post website to read their article titled “NFL players fight pain with medical marijuana: ‘Managing it with pills was slowly killing me’”.
Posted by Vincent Banial
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