Positive Marijuana Research Database
Dravet syndrome is a severe childhood disorder of the brain that creates treatment resistant epilepsy, autism, and often premature death. Seizures generally increase in frequency, duration and intensity, creating increased risk of injury and ever-increasing challenges for caregivers. In this mouse model study of Dravet Syndrome, the authors show that treatment with CBD (a component […]
Oral cannabis (marijuana) extracts are commonly used for assistance in controlling epilepsy seizures and symptoms. Some parents report success and much needed relief for their loved ones’ symptoms, but not all types of epilepsy respond the same. In this retrospective chart review, a clearer understanding of which type of epilepsy may respond to marijuana emerged. […]
Epilepsy Action Australia conducted an Australian nationwide online survey seeking opinions on, and experiences with, the use of cannabis-based (marijuana) products for the treatment of epilepsy. The results of this study show that 15% of adults with epilepsy and 13% of parents/guardians of children with epilepsy were currently using, or had previously used, cannabis products […]
A treatise written in the 15th century, preserved as a manuscript in Paris, tells of a poet who administered hashish to the epileptic son of the Chamberlain of the Caliphate Council in Baghdad. It is reported here that this epileptic individual had no more seizures but had to continue to use the preparation. Marijuana in […]
This study showed that 86% of 272 patients with refractory epilepsy experienced some benefit from the use of artisanal (non-standardized) cannabis preparations. This comes from retrospective data on patients with medically refractory epilepsy of mixed etiologies from Washington, California and Maine. Cannabis (marijuana) provided 100% reduction of seizures for 10% of the users, a 76-99% […]
CBD and THC are the two most recognized types of chemicals found in cannabis (marijuana). The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CBD as an adjunctive treatment for seizures in patients with LGS. LGS stands for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which is a severe developmental epileptic encephalopathy, and the current medications […]
Marijuana (cannabis) has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, and following centuries of breeding, there are now over 700 varieties that contain hundreds of compounds, primarily cannabinoids and terpenes. Cannabinoids are fatty compounds which are the primary biologically active compounds, and terpenes are volatile plant compounds that are noted for their distinct […]