Study Confirms Marijuana Extract Obliterates Seizures In Epileptic Children

The findings of this study add to the growing body of evidence that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive extract of cannabis, can provide the best option for treatment-resistant epilepsy.

The Free Thought Project
By The Free Thought Project
Jayden shown taking CBD meds, a derivative of marijuana. (Photo /Jason David/Facebook page: “Jason and Jayden’s Journey”)

The annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society took place in early December, where the largest study presented there confirmed the astounding benefits of medical cannabis to treat seizures. Epilepsy affects one in 26 Americans during their lifetime, “with one-third having a form of the condition that resists treatment or effective

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Hemp Oil Versus CBD Oil: What’s The Difference?

Hoping to ensure that consumers are not misled about the intended uses of hemp and CBD oils, the Hemp Industries Association issues a statement explaining the differences.

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke
Hemp Oil CBD difference

Confusion amongst the public on how exactly hemp oil differs from cannabidiol, or CBD, oil, has prompted the nonprofit Hemp Industries Association to issue a statement explaining the difference between the oils in order to ensure that consumers -- specifically, medical marijuana patients -- are not misled about the intended uses. Hemp is often

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Parents Weigh Children’s Health Against Medical Marijuana Laws

Many parents who once viewed marijuana as a hard-core drug now see it as a natural, healing plant.

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke

For two months straight -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- Jason David’s 5-year-old son Jayden screamed in agony. Unable to sleep, defecate or eat, Jayden was taking 22 anti-seizure pills a day, some of which had withdrawal syndromes that are reportedly worse than heroin. David was concerned the pills were literally killing his son. At his

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