How Can CBD Help against Epilepsy and Epileptic Attacks?

Cannabidiol (CBD), Epilepsy, and Epileptic Attacks are nowadays often mentioned in the same sentence. It looks like Cannabidiol helps in eliminating Epileptic attacks in people. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved Epidiolex. A medication based on CBD, and an oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with Epilepsy and epileptic attacks. In particular, two rare and severe forms of Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and Dravet syndrome. The approval is for patients of two years of age and older.  About 4% of people develop Epilepsy during their lifetime. 

This makes it the fourth most common neurological disorder on the planet. Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system’s spectrum. This is characterized by seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes, also a complete loss of awareness. 

Treatment of Epilepsy typically focuses on seizure control with medication. 

Seizures that are often symptomatic of Epilepsy are thought to be caused by abnormal brain activity. Brain activity, similar to a kind of electrical storm. In this instance,neurons begin firing in an abnormal, excessive, and synchronized way. However, there are different types of seizures and forms of epilepsies impacting both children and adults.