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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients.

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FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials

Otherside Farms

Federal regulators have approved two clinical studies testing whether a marijuana-based epilepsy drug may help prevent seizures among epileptic children. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may approve more as the studies progress. Source: FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials.

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The Science Behind Medical Marijuana and Its Effects on Epileptic Seizures

LifeCannMD

The Science Behind Medical Marijuana and Its Effects on Epileptic Seizures Medical Marijuana has garnered significant attention for its benefits in treating epilepsy and seizures. The most compelling evidence of the effectiveness of Medical Marijuana in treating epilepsy comes from clinical trials.

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Japanese Officials Approve Epidiolex For Clinical Trials

Cannabis Law Report

Food and Drug Administration last year. Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare officials recently announced the trials during a meeting of the Okinawa-Northern Task Force, a research and development agency. Epidiolex was crafted as a treatment for two forms of childhood epilepsy.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 3 of 3: Anxiety

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In either case, there is definitely a connection, and the widening availability for adults to consume cannabis legally for recreational and medicinal purposes has driven public interest into using cannabis for mental health treatment. Between CBD and THC, CBD seems to hold the best potential as a treatment for anxiety compared to THC.

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Marinus Pharmaceuticals Reports Topline Ganaxolone Phase 2 Open-Label Results in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation

Cannabis Law Report

Phase 3 planning for TrustTSC trial ongoing with first patient expected to be enrolled in Q4 2021. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to ganaxolone in TSC. percent, consistent with the Marigold Phase 3 CDKL5 deficiency disorder trial of 24.5 RADNOR, Pa.–(BUSINESS Data Highlights.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

A 2012 study in rats compared the effects of CBD, CBG, and CBN on food consumption and showed that unlike the others, CBN increased feeding. When CBN was studied without barbiturates (prescription sedative medications typically used for epilepsy), the combination of CBN and THC produced greater sedation together than either cannabinoid alone.

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