Nationwide Study of Postlegalization Marijuana Use Among Patients With Epilepsy in Canada

This study reveals a high prevalence of marijuana use among patients with epilepsy living in Canada particularly when seizures are drug resistant. A significant proportion of patients reported improvement of seizures with marijuana use, consistent with previous studies. With the increased accessibility of marijuana, it is imperative that physicians are aware of marijuana usage habits among patients with epilepsy.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: All Clinical Neurology, All clinical neurophysiology, EEG; see Epilepsy/Seizures, All Epilepsy/Seizures, Antiepileptic drugs Research Article Source Type: research