Cannabis has shown promising results in the treatment of epilepsy. There have been several real-life cases and news articles highlighting the effectiveness of cannabis in reducing seizures.

For instance, the case of Charlotte Figi, a young girl who suffered from a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome, gained significant attention. Charlotte’s condition improved drastically after using a high-CBD strain of cannabis, which was later named “Charlotte’s Web.” Her story led to increased awareness and sparked a nationwide debate on the legalization of medical cannabis.

In 2016, the story of Billy Caldwell, a young boy from the UK, made headlines. Billy’s seizures dramatically reduced after he was prescribed cannabis oil. His case prompted a change in UK law, allowing doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medicines.

The media has also covered various studies and trials demonstrating the positive effects of cannabis on epilepsy. For example, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a CBD-based drug called Epidiolex reduced the frequency of seizures in children with Dravet syndrome.

News articles have also reported on the ongoing research in this field. The American Epilepsy Society published a study in 2015, stating that there is a growing body of evidence supporting the use of cannabis in treating epilepsy, particularly in cases where other medications have failed.

These real-life cases and research studies have sparked hope among millions of people suffering from epilepsy. However, it is essential to note that the use of cannabis in epilepsy treatment should be done under the guidance of medical professionals and in compliance with local regulations.

• In 2022, a study published in the journal Epilepsia found that a CBD-based drug called Sativex was effective in reducing seizures in children with Dravet syndrome who had not responded to other treatments.
• In 2023, a study published in the journal Neurology found that a combination of CBD and THC was effective in reducing seizures in adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, another rare and severe form of epilepsy.
• In 2023, a study published in the journal JAMA found that CBD was effective in reducing seizures in adults with focal onset epilepsy, the most common form of epilepsy.

In addition to these studies, there are many individual cases of people who have experienced significant reductions in seizures after using cannabis. For example: