Blog posts tagged "cannabidiol"

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University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) launched the studies of CBD oil as a treatment for severe, intractable seizures in April of 2015. The studies, an adult study at UAB and a pediatric study at Children’s of Alabama, were authorized by the Alabama Legislature in 2014 by legislation known as Carly’s Law. Dr. Jerzy Szaflarski, professor in the Department of Neurology stated “The studies are ongoing, and we have a lot more to learn; but these preliminary findings are encouraging..."

To better explore the world of medical marijuana and ensure you're getting the best medicine for your condition, it's important to become familiar with the various MMJ terms...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a derivative of cannabis that does not produce the "high" caused by THC. Because it lacks the psychoactive effects, CBD oil is legal in the US and UK. Case studies show it may be the key to curing PTSD...