Until research unlocks medical understanding of marijuana, patients experiment

Until research unlocks medical understanding of marijuana, patients experiment

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Social Studies, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the story of Isaiah, a young boy with epilepsy, and his parents' journey to find effective treatment. Traditional medications had severe side effects, leading them to try cannabis oil, which significantly reduced Isaiah's seizures. Despite initial skepticism from the medical community, research into cannabis, particularly CBD, is growing. The video highlights the challenges of accessing cannabis for research due to its legal status and the ongoing efforts to understand its medicinal properties. The development of Epidiolex, a nearly pure CBD oil, shows promise for treating seizure disorders.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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