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Hemp-CBD as Medicine for Kids, Agree or
Disagree?
Should Hemp based CBD be used as medicine on children?
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Hemp-CBD as Medicine for Kids, Agree or Disagree?
The medicinal bene ts of cannabis due to the presence of cannabinoids and terpenes present within the matrix of the
plant have long been in play in the medical world. Cannabis has been used to deal with di erent types of conditions in
adults ranging from pain to in ammation, sleep disturbances, anxieties, seizures and so on. These, among many others

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have been the major propelling factors that have increased the acceptance of cannabis in di erent regions of the world
and ultimately increased the level of legalization in di erent places as well.
One gray area of medical cannabis however is the using of medical cannabis products as a medicine for kids. CBD is the
active medicinal compound within the cannabis plant matrix. It is used by many for medical conditions but cannabis
also contains THC, another important cannabinoid of the cannabis plant. And unlike CBD it causes the euphoric feeling
felt by cannabis users making it unsuitable for kids.
Hemp-CBD and Children
CBD is to be thanked for many of the therapeutic activities of cannabis due to its activity through the endocannabinoid
system and its activity at the CB1 and CB2 receptors. Unlike THC, CBD is non-psychoactive and it does not give the
intense euphoric feeling that characterizes THC which is why many are very open to using it for medical purposes. There
are di erent forms of CBD used as medicine for di erent purposes ranging from CBD oil to CBD-infused edibles and
transdermal patches.
CBD oil is the most used of all these forms of CBD. CBD can be derived from hemp and marijuana as both contain
bene cial cannabinoids. The di erence between hemp and marijuana is in terms of the amount of resin. Hemp is a low-
resin plant while cannabis is a high-resin plant.
For kids however, there is only one drug produced from CBD that is approved by the FDA for medical use and this is
Epidiolex. Epidiolex is used to treat two severe and rare forms of epilepsy in children namely the Lennox-Gastaut
syndrome and Dravet syndrome.
Epidiolex is an oral prescription medicine that is legalized for use in children and it is the only medicine that is allowed
for kids with CBD as the agent and completely devoid of THC. This is important because the CBD that is derived from
hemp and marijuana might contain amounts of THC which is not legally suitable for children. CBD oil also contains trace
amounts of THC and many parents give reports of their use of such forms of CBD for other conditions which makes its
use a very gray area.
Uses of CBD in Children

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As earlier stated, the only CBD drug approved by the FDA for use in kids is Epidiolex and it is used for epilepsy. CBD oil is
also used for this same purpose and a number of di erent conditions but appropriate care needs to be taken when
dealing with CBD oil and children.
Epilepsy
CBD is known to be used in adults to deal with seizures and act as an anticonvulsant which explains the use of Epidiolex
for controlling seizures in two rare forms of epilepsy that are plague kids. Epidiolex helps to reduce the frequency of
seizures in children with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. There still needs to be conscious studies to
show if CBD gotten through other forms such as CBD oil and transdermal patches will produce the same results but
Epidiolex has its own risks and side e ects. The common side e ects of the use of Epidiolex in children include
diminished appetite, rash, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, and sleep issues.
Autism
First, it must be clearly stated that there is not enough scienti c backing as of this time to fully backup the activity of
CBD in improving the symptoms of autism in children but there have been studies that have attested to its activity.
Studies involving children being looked at on the autistic spectrum and given a solution of CBD oil showed improvement
in symptoms such as seizures, restlessness, and rage attacks. The results of such studies need to be taken with proper
caution as this is not enough to substantially a rm the activity of CBD oil with autism. Di erent types of studies are
de nitely underway to fully understand the role that CBD and its products can play in reducing the symptoms of autism.
Anxiety
The role of CBD in producing a calming e ect necessary for dealing with anxiety has been studied carefully over time
but there still isn’t enough. CBD has long been proposed to be useful in dealing with such mental health problems such
as social anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorders. This is due to the sedative and calming e ect that CBD
produces through the endocannabinoid system. If the ability of CBD to help in dealing with anxiety problems is to be
taken, there still needs to be more relevant scienti c studies a rming its activity.
The legality of Hemp-CBD for kids

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The laws regarding hemp-CBD are dependent on the regional laws as it is still not legal in all states. For CBD oil gotten
from hemp, as long as it has less than 0.3% of THC, it is legal under federal laws. Unlike Epidiolex which is FDA-approved
care has to be taken when getting CBD from di erent sources to give to children. This is because such products may be
wrongly labeled and the isolated CBD may contain high levels of THC which is not just illegal but can be harmful to
children generally.
Conclusion
When it comes to children, no amount of safety can be regarded as being too much. This is why proper understanding
is necessary before hemp-CBD is given to children. The activity of CBD in Epidiolex to deal with seizures as earlier
mentioned is well established but when it comes to other products, there is a need to consult your pediatrician before
using them on your kids. There is still room for substantial research to take place into the e ectiveness of some CBD
products in dealing with di erent conditions in children. Until then, it is advisable that parents look before they leap.
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