This talk is geared toward patients with epilepsy and their caregivers. It reviews the use of cannabis, specifically cannabidiol, in the treatment of refractory epilepsies. The presentation discusses the history of cannabis in epilepsy, types of cannabis and cannabinoids, approved uses for cannabidiol in epilepsy and potential side effects. Current state and federal laws on marijuana are also discussed.
This talk is geared toward patients with epilepsy and their caregivers. It reviews the use of cannabis, specifically cannabidiol, in the treatment of refractory epilepsies. The presentation discusses the history of cannabis in epilepsy, types of cannabis and cannabinoids, approved uses for cannabidiol in epilepsy and potential side effects. Current state and federal laws on marijuana are also discussed.
