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Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy

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Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. It is only in recent human history, that this mighty herb fell victim to human greed and was bound into the chains of prohibition. WHAT EXACTLY IS EPILEPSY? CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT.

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FDA Expands Epidiolex Access for Those with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

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Epidiolex has a complex history. Epidiolex was approved specifically for treating patients suffering from seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome, which is a severe form of epilepsy that affects between 20,000 and 40,000 people worldwide. However, Epidiolex contains CBD. So why limit the use of Epidiolex to just this one condition?

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Medical Marijuana And Epilepsy: All You Need To Know

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Can medical marijuana treat epilepsy? This is an important question that needs to be thoroughly explored by any patient or carer of a person with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that can be dangerous if not properly treated. Is epilepsy a qualifying condition for a medical marijuana card?

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

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Multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. The history of cannabis in medicine. This made it easy for people to access the products for their conditions. Some of them include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, anorexia, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others.

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GW Pharmaceuticals receives approval for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) from the MHRA for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

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Commenting on the MHRA approval of GW’s cannabidiol, Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) Chief Executive Louise Fish said: “One in every two people living with TSC-related epileptic seizures has difficult to treat epilepsy that does not respond to traditional anti-epileptic drugs. Accessed August 2021. Accessed March 2021.

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Pennsylvania’s Dispensaries: Your Guide to Accessing MMJ

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With the availability of MMJ dispensaries across Pennsylvania, patients have greater access to this natural remedy. Pennsylvania MMJ Dispensaries Pennsylvania MMJ dispensaries serve as crucial hubs for patients to access medical cannabis products. Patients can select a primary and a secondary dispensary to access their medication.

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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Access: Where to Start

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West Virginia’s medical marijuana program was established to provide patients with qualifying medical conditions access to medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know to start accessing medical marijuana in West Virginia.

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