- What is the historical use of marijuana for medical purposes?
- Are there legalities associated with medical marijuana use?
- When is medical cannabis a potential therapeutic option for patients with mitochondrialRelated to the mitochondria. disease?
- Are there guidelines on dosing and use?
- Is it true that medical cannabis is for pain and seizuresEpisodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. only?
- Is marijuana addictive, even when used for medical purposes?
- Have there ever been safety studies published about use of marijuana for medical purposes?
Join us with Dr. Fran Kendall to get the answers to these questions and more regarding the use of medical marijuana (cannabis oil) for treatment in mitochondrial disease patients.
Georgia just signed into law the use of cannabis oil for a number of diseases, including mitochondrial disease. Several Mito families in Georgia advocated on behalf of this legislation. While 35 other states have passed similar legislation, Georgia is the first state to include mitochondrial disease in the list of disorders to be treated.
Dr. Kendall will touch on historical perspective, mechanisms of action, dosing, safety and outcome data.
