On what Governor Jim Justice referred to as “a monumental day,” West Virginia approved the passing of Senate Bill 386. The approval of the state’s Medical Cannabis Act makes it the 29th state to have a medical marijuana law on the books and will make medical cannabis accessible to patients who are most in need
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most abundant chemical compounds in the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is known for delivering the “high” that users commonly associate with marijuana, CBD does not produce any hallucinogenic or psychedelic effects. Research has shown CBD to effectively reduce seizures in epileptic patients. CBD and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome In
Last November, a voter-initiated measure to establish the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act received 65% approval from the voters. Last night, their voices were heard as North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, signed a comprehensive measure that amends the state’s voter-approved initiative and establishes the initial medical marijuana regulations. What the Amendments to the Compassionate Care
In 2014, Wisconsin lawmakers first approved legislation that legalized the use of CBD oil for epilepsy. Known as Lydia’s Law, this bill was named after Lydia Schaeffer, a child who suffered from a rare and intractable type of epilepsy. CBD oil is known to be particularly beneficial to those with epilepsy, providing much-needed relief for