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FDA approves first drug derived from marijuana to treat epilepsy
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July 2, 2018
For years, parents of children with severe forms of epilepsy have touted the benefits of treating them with cannabis oil. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a medication derived from the plant. As Allison Vuchnich reports, Canadians are watching closely to see how well it works.
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FDA approves first drug derived from marijuana to treat epilepsy02:21 | July 2, 2018
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FDA approves first drug derived from marijuana to treat epilepsy
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