Compound derived from marijuana may benefit children with epilepsy

(Wiley) In recent years, cannabinoids -- the active chemicals in medical marijuana -- have been increasingly touted as a potential treatment for a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. In a Developmental Medicine& Child Neurology review, investigators compare their efficacy with antiepileptic drugs for children with epilepsy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news