Articles tagged with "epilepsy"
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Everything Canadians need to know about CBD
Leafly Canada Staff - Published on December 20, 2019Read moreLearn everything you need to know about CBD in Canada, from emerging science to specific health applications, to laws around possession, use, and more.
NHS approves CBD drugs for the first time
Daniel Bettridge - Published on December 10, 2019Read moreIn a landmark decision, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has approved two CBD drugs for the first time.
What’s Next for Epidiolex Maker GW Pharmaceuticals
Ben Adlin - Published on June 28, 2018Read moreLeafly spoke with VP Stephen Schultz about the significance of FDA approval, when Epidiolex might become available to patients, and what’s coming next from the drugmaker.
FDA Approves Epidiolex, a Marijuana-Based CBD Drug for Seizures
The Associated Press - Published on June 25, 2018Read moreThe Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex to treat two rare forms of epilepsy that begin in childhood. But it’s not quite medical marijuana.
Autism and Cannabis: Here’s What the Science Says
Tricia Romano - Published on June 20, 2018Read moreColorado’s governor rejected it as a medical marijuana condition, but a few states allow it. The science is promising, but not conclusive.
Confiscation of CBD Oil Sparks Backlash, Putting Pressure on UK Officials
Chris Roberts - Published on June 18, 2018Read moreObservers say law enforcement’s confiscation of CBD oil used to treat a boy’s epilepsy could prove to be a tipping point for legalization.
Study Finds CBD Drug Epidiolex Reduces Seizures by 42%
Ryan Basen - Published on May 16, 2018Read moreHigh daily doses of CBD significantly reduced seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Cannabis-Based Drug Gets Positive Review From US Agency
The Associated Press - Published on April 19, 2018Read moreBritish drugmaker GW Pharmaceuticals is seeking permission to sell its purified form of CBD as a medication for seizures in children.
Meet the Lawyer Suing Jeff Sessions to End Cannabis Prohibition
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on February 20, 2018Read moreA blockbuster lawsuit in New York could end cannabis prohibition nationwide. Leafly sat down with David Holland, an attorney for the plaintiffs.
Mimicking Birds’ Adam Trachsel Explains CBD for Brain Cancer and Seizures
Leafly Podcasts - Published on February 12, 2018Read moreCannabidiol helped the indie rock bassist take less meds and get back to 💯.