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( skip to End )  |   ( next )  |   the Info ...    |     ( prev )  |   ( go to Top )    Info on Epilepsy and Medical Cannabis  About Epilepsy Epilepsy is a persistent (chronic) condition of the brain. One may be born with epilepsy, or may acquire it as a result of disease or injury.  Epileptics experience unpredictable abnormal electrical discharges or misfirings of brain cells (neurons).   visit: http://cannabisclub.drugpolicycentral.com/epilepsy.html This misfiring in the brain can cause episodes of bodily convulsions, loss of coordination, loss of consciousness or altered sensory states.  These episodes are commonly called seizures.  People with epilepsy have persistent and recurring seizures.   visit: http://www.420-heaven.com/meduses/epilepsypg.htm Treating Epilepsy with Marijuana (org, info)   Some people with grand mal seizures say they can prevent their seizures entirely by smoking marijuana.  Others, who suffer complex partial seizures, report that marijuana also curbs their symptoms and prevents loss of consciousness.   Marijuana is not considered useful for treating petit mal or absence seizures and may even worsen them. Some patients find that marijuana works in conjunction with other drugs they are taking.   Others find that marijuana works best for them when it is used without other drugs.  Either way, these epileptic patients have made marijuana a necessary part of their medical treatment.   visit: http://www.cannabisclub.ca/epilepsy.html UK - Cannabis Research - Medical Uses - epilepsy/convulsions (org, info)   “Influence of 22-day treatment on the anticonvulsant properties of cannabinoids.”   by Karler R, Borys HK, Turkanis SA.   visit: http://www.ukcia.org/research/medline/5e.htm Epilepsy & Marijuana (Cannabis Sativa / Indica) (org, info & forum)   Cannabinoids have been used as a natural remedy for seizures for thousands of years, and there is a great deal of anecdotal evidence that marijuana (cannabis) may be helpful for some individuals with epilepsy.  Unfortunately there has been relatively little clinical research done on the treatment of seizures with cannabis, or cannabis-based medications, and as a result, the use of marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy remains highly controversial.   visit: http://remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=4210 Treating Epilepsy with Marijuana (org, info)   ”Hypnotic and antiepileptic effects of cannabidiol”, by Carlini EA, Cunha JM.  (article) Clinical trials with cannabidiol (CBD) in healthy volunteers, isomniacs, and epileptic patients conducted in the authors' laboratory from 1972 up to the present are reviewed.   Acute doses of cannabidiol ranging from 10 to 600 mg and chronic administration of 10 mg for 20 days or 3 mg/kg/day for 30 days did not induce psychologic or physical symptoms suggestive of psychotropic or toxic effects;  however, several volunteers complained of somnolence.   Complementary laboratory tests (EKG, blood pressure, and blood and urine analysis) revealed no sign of toxicity.   visit: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=7028792 EPIL & CAN  (org, info)   Epilepsy is a neurological condition which affects approximately 1 in 100 people.  Depending on how wide spread in the brain the neuroligical disturbance is (the focus), there are a range of possible seizures from lapses in consciousness (absence) or convulsions (Grand Mal) to grimacing or repetitive movements (temporal) to just odd sensations (auras).  Epilepsy is as individual as the people who have it and everyone has their own patterns of seizures.  There are sometimes triggers for seizures such as sleep loss, low blood sugar, stress or even boredom. Some common causes of epilpsy include head trauma, birth injury, hormonal imbalances, and viral attacks.   visit: http://www.ukcia.org/medical/epilepsy.php Green Cross New Zealand - Ailments - Epilepsy (ORG, INF)   from the GreenCross Medicinal Cannabis Support Group of NZ.   visit: http://www.greencross.org.nz/epilepsy.asp   BIZ, INF - Business and Info resources  GW Pharmaceuticals - Cannabis-based Medicines - Therapeutic Applications - Epilepsy (BIZ, INF)   Therapeutic Applications - Epilepsy.   Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that afflicts nearly 2.5 million Americans.  Patients suffering from epilepsy experience periodic, recurrent seizures triggered by the misfiring of certain brain cells. ...   visit: http://www.gwpharm.com/research_epilepsy.asp BIZ, INF (links)   epilepsy & cannabis references and more at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Neurology Department Links page.   visit: http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu   ORGS, EPIL - Resources, Organizational, Epilepsy     Canada  Epilepsy Ontario (BIZ {nop}, MED, SEIZR)   Seizures & Other Possible Connections Although young children are at risk of experiencing seizures, the risk in adults increases as we age.   Epilepsy Ontario is a registered charitable non-profit, non-governmental health organization dedicated to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for children and adults living with seizure disorders, by promoting information, awareness, support services, advocacy, education and research.  Contact: Suite 308, 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, L4J 4P8 * Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (EST) * Phone: (905) 764-5099  -or-  (416) 229-2291 -or- (800) 463-1119 Toll free in Ontario * fax: (905) 764-1231 *   E-mail: info@epilepsyontario.org   or   visit: http://www.epilepsyontario.org/links/alt.html   U.K.  Treating Epilepsy with Marijuana (org, info)   The British Columbia Epilepsy Society is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to serving the well being of people living with epilepsy.  They empower, educate, and support British Columbians living with epilepsy and their families, and fund research to find a cure. Useful Links: Alternative & Complementary /Medical Marijuana & Epilepsy.   Looking for something in particular? the entire directory only this category More search options BEA - Epilepsy & Marijuana (Added: Sat Mar 30 2002 Hits: 0 ) Cannabis Research Institute (Added: Sat Mar 30 2002 Hits: 0 ) Epilepsy Ontario - Marijuana.   visit: http://www.bcepilepsy.com Epilepsy Action (org, info)   is the largest member-led epilepsy organisation in Britain, acting as the voice for the UK's estimated 440,000 people with epilepsy, as well as their friends, families, carers, health professionals and the many other people on whose lives the condition has an impact. Epilepsy Help and Advice - Epilepsy Action's website provides information about coping with epilepsy, seizures and convulsions.  The site deals with the various types of epilepsy, and provides free help and advice through the use of its email and other resources.   visit: http://www.epilepsy.org.uk See also > (biz, med, can) See also > ORGS, Can As Med see also > MED, CAN, LAW, Canada see also > CAN, INF, Med see also > ORG (gov), Med (U.K.), Can, INF see also > ORG, CAN (Lib), ACTN! See also > CAN, INF (Link) See also > BIZ, CAN-related (Retail, “head shop”) for Med Can Delivery Devices (back to top)

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