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The FDA Just Approved a Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug

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Epidiolex uses cannabidiol to treat two types of severe epilepsy. The problem? It’s still considered a Schedule I drug.

Nicole Wetsman

Published Jun. 28 2018 4:54AM EDT

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Nicole Wetsman

Nicole Wetsman

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