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Marijuana component fights epilepsy

Severe seizures reduced with cannabidiol, but more testing is needed

GREEN OPTION  A no-buzz component of marijuana can reduce severe epileptic seizures, a study suggests.

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By Nathan Seppa

- More than 2 years ago

A buzz-free component of marijuana can benefit epilepsy patients who have particularly severe seizures, a new study suggests.