Could cannabis active substance curb seizures? Experts weed through evidence

Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 19:21 in Health & Medicine

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana and pure cannabidiol (CBD), an active substance in the cannabis plant, for neurologic conditions is highly debated. A series of articles examine the potential use of medical marijuana and CBD in treating severe forms of epilepsy such as Dravet syndrome.

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