VOICED : La nina que da alas a la marihuana medicinal en Mexico

Grace, an eight-year-old with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, experienced frequent seizures until she began a cannabis-based treatment, which significantly reduced the severity and frequency of her seizures. Her parents fought a legal battle in Mexico to secure this treatment, setting a precedent for other families. The case has sparked hope and discussion about marijuana legalization in a country affected by drug-related violence. The treatment has improved not only Grace's life but also her family's overall well-being.

What syndrome does Grace suffer from?

• West syndrome

• Rett syndrome

• Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

• Dravet syndrome

What was the effect of the cannabis-based medication on Grace's seizures?

• They had no change

• They stopped completely

• They became more frequent

• They became less frequent and less intense

What legal achievement did Grace's parents accomplish?

• They legalized cannabis for all children in Mexico

• They obtained permission for Grace to use cannabis-based medicine

• They won a lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company

• They changed the Mexican constitution

What recent decision did the Mexican Supreme Court make regarding cannabis?

• Authorized recreational use for four individuals

• Banned all forms of cannabis

• Allowed medical use only

• Decriminalized cannabis nationwide

How has Grace's treatment affected her family?

• It has only improved Grace's health

• It has improved the quality of life for the entire family

• It caused more stress due to legal issues

• It had no impact on the family