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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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

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Federal regulators have approved two clinical studies testing whether a marijuana-based epilepsy drug may help prevent seizures among epileptic children. Thus, the regulator plans to take the drug on a case-by-case basis, leaving the marijuana-derivative unapproved for general clinical prescriptive use.

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The Science Behind Medical Marijuana and Its Effects on Epileptic Seizures

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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. Medical Marijuana has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. By reducing inflammation, Medical Marijuana helps to control seizures.

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Unlocking the Potential of CBD: Exploring The Benefits of CBD in Medical Marijuana

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In recent years, the spotlight on CBD (cannabidiol) within medical marijuana has intensified, with researchers and medical professionals delving deeper into its potential therapeutic benefits. Medical Marijuana and CBD: What You Need to Know When discussing CBD, it’s essential to address its relationship with medical marijuana.

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The Science Behind Medical Marijuana: Exploring Cannabinoids and Their Therapeutic Effects

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In recent years, the medical community and the public have shown a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of medical marijuana. This article delves into the science behind medical marijuana, focusing on cannabinoids, the active compounds found in the cannabis plant, and their remarkable therapeutic effects.

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CBD may help improve seizures, cognition

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Share on PinterestCBD may not only help to reduce seizure-related symptoms in people with epilepsy, research shows. Rowena Naylor/Stocksy United Cannabidiol (CBD) has been approved for use in the treatment of two early-onset, intractable forms of epilepsy, Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, since 2018. Read More

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Japan is Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

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The people of Japan, a country renowned for its sushi cuisine scene, iconic Mount Fuji, and eye-catching cherry blossom trees, may soon have access to legal medicinal marijuana for intractable diseases. 124’—the use and application of medicines manufactured from “marijuana” to any person are currently prohibited.