Epilepsy is defined as a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbances, loss of consciousness, or convulsions associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Around 400,000 children in the U.S. are currently living with epilepsy, decreasing their quality of life. We will explore the use of medical cannabis as a treatment plan for seizure prevention in children, discuss the side effects causing potential vascular ischemic events, and debate societal view for medical use of cannabis. As new healthcare practitioners entering the field, we want to stay up to date on current controversial treatment plans in an evolving area of medicine.
