Katelyn Baker
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A compound found in marijuana is showing great promise in the treatment of epilepsy in both kids and adults.
As WVTM's Jeff Eliasoph explains, it all began with the struggle of a young girl in Alabama.
Five-year-old Carly Chandler is seeing dramatic improvement.
"She's not 100% seizure-free, but they reduced, and that's all we can ask," says Dustin Chandler, Carly's father.
In 2014, Governor Robert Bentley signed Carly's Law, allowing medical research on a specific oil found in marijuana called Cannabidiol, or CBD, for the treatment of Carly's disorder, an epilepsy shared by one percent of Americans.
After two years of research, "finally we are getting the data to show patients that the treatment works," explains UAB neurologist Dr. Jerzy Szaflarski.
They've observed a reduction in seizures in the majority of patients in clinical trials, and some are even seizure-free.
"That means that they can resume normal activities, they can go to school, they can attend church, and at some point they may even be able to drive a dramatic change in their lives," Szaflarski explains.
But beyond the medical advances comes the real personal connection that a father can share with his daughter.
Dustin says he and his wife can now get Carly to respond to simple requests. Her therapy is going well, and they can see into her eyes.
"To be able to connect with her through her eyes, a lot of parents don't realize if you can't do that it's very sad," Dustin admits.
Results are so promising with CBD that this marijuana derivative - which can't make anyone high - could be available to patients in need within 18 months.
The Epilepsy Foundation has an extensive look at studies of cannabis oil and medical marijuana treatments for seizures. Read more at epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/other-treatment-approaches/medical-marijuana-and-epilepsy
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Full Article: Marijuana Oil Shows Promise In Treating Epilepsy
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As WVTM's Jeff Eliasoph explains, it all began with the struggle of a young girl in Alabama.
Five-year-old Carly Chandler is seeing dramatic improvement.
"She's not 100% seizure-free, but they reduced, and that's all we can ask," says Dustin Chandler, Carly's father.
In 2014, Governor Robert Bentley signed Carly's Law, allowing medical research on a specific oil found in marijuana called Cannabidiol, or CBD, for the treatment of Carly's disorder, an epilepsy shared by one percent of Americans.
After two years of research, "finally we are getting the data to show patients that the treatment works," explains UAB neurologist Dr. Jerzy Szaflarski.
They've observed a reduction in seizures in the majority of patients in clinical trials, and some are even seizure-free.
"That means that they can resume normal activities, they can go to school, they can attend church, and at some point they may even be able to drive a dramatic change in their lives," Szaflarski explains.
But beyond the medical advances comes the real personal connection that a father can share with his daughter.
Dustin says he and his wife can now get Carly to respond to simple requests. Her therapy is going well, and they can see into her eyes.
"To be able to connect with her through her eyes, a lot of parents don't realize if you can't do that it's very sad," Dustin admits.
Results are so promising with CBD that this marijuana derivative - which can't make anyone high - could be available to patients in need within 18 months.
The Epilepsy Foundation has an extensive look at studies of cannabis oil and medical marijuana treatments for seizures. Read more at epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/other-treatment-approaches/medical-marijuana-and-epilepsy
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Marijuana Oil Shows Promise In Treating Epilepsy
Author: Staff
Contact: 574-284-3016
Photo Credit: MGN
Website: WNDU
