Epilepsy

For dealing with epilepsy, marijuana represents one of the most promising uses of medicinal marijuana. Most often, this concept is used to justify recreational marijuana. Importantly, the two main components of marijuana, specifically CBD and THC, have been shown to have differential effects. Overall, its appeal has been gaining steam or interest in the medical community. In June 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with epilepsy, specifically Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. This site does not support or condone this specific medication, but rather this information is presented strictly for educational purposes only. This site seeks to provide the reader with updates on the research examining the potential use of marijuana to treat symptoms associated with epilepsy.