VOICED : Cannabis medicinal, una polémica alternativa que aguarda la legalización en Costa Rica

Mateo, a child with cerebral palsy, suffered from daily epileptic episodes and was on heavy medication. His father, Isaac, turned to cannabis oil, which is illegal in Costa Rica, to treat him. Mateo has been seizure-free for five years. Isaac grows cannabis to help other families. A bill to legalize medical cannabis is in progress, with many families eagerly awaiting its approval.

What condition does Mateo suffer from?

• Autism

• Cerebral palsy

• Down syndrome

• Muscular dystrophy

What was the initial treatment for Mateo's epileptic episodes?

• Cannabis oil

• Clonazepam and sodium valproate

• Acupuncture

• Homeopathy

How long has Mateo been free from seizures after starting cannabis oil?

• Four years

• Three years

• Two years

• Five years

Why does Isaac cultivate his own cannabis plants?

• To experiment with new strains

• To make his own medicine and help other families

• To sell them for profit

• To avoid buying from illegal sources

What is the goal of the legislative proposal in Costa Rica?

• To restrict cannabis use to hospitals

• To legalize cannabis for medicinal use

• To allow recreational use of cannabis

• To ban all cannabis products