Hosted by Kandice Hawes-Lopez - Cannabis Educator with guests Dr. David Bearman M.D. and William Britt 

The off-label use of the cannabis plant in treating seizures has been known since ancient times. After many years of patient testimonials, clinical trials, and research, in 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex, a cannabidiol (CBD) oral solution for the treatment of certain types of seizures.

While not everyone with epilepsy should or would consider medical cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment option, many people living with uncontrolled seizures have reported beneficial effects and reduced seizure activity when using medical cannabis, especially strains rich in CBD.

We welcome two guest speakers for this special presentation on epilepsy and cannabis. Dr. David Bearman M.D. has treated many epilepsy patients in his 40 years of medical practice. He will discuss the endocannabinoid system, retrograde inhibition, how cannabis works to decrease the frequency of epileptic episodes, and the side effects of cannabis. Joining him is William Britt, who's been living with epilepsy and using cannabis to control his seizures for more than 45 years.

Dr. David Bearman, M.D. is one of the most clinically knowledgeable physicians in the field of medical cannabis and currently serves as a Board Member of the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine. William Britt is the Founder and Director of the Association of Patient Advocates, a court-qualified cannabis expert witness, and living with Post Polio Syndrome and Epilepsy.

About Kandice Hawes-Lopez:

Kandice has been a leader in the cannabis space for 20 years. In 2003 she founded Orange County NORML after losing her college financial aid. Since then, OC NORML has become one of the most consistent and strong NORML chapters in the country, earning numerous awards. The Friends of the Farm Lecture Series, formally the Farmacy Cannabis Lecture Series, is a free virtual educational series that delivers an in-depth dose of cannabis education in each session. The bi-weekly webinar series invites doctors, researchers, industry and thought leaders to share information on topics that can help them become better-informed cannabis consumers.

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