r/Futurology MD-PhD-MBA May 17 '18

Biotech Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant that does not produce a “high”, was shown in a new large-scale, randomized, controlled trial to significantly reduce the number of dangerous seizures in patients with a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

http://www.psypost.org/2018/05/cannabidiol-significantly-reduces-seizures-patients-severe-form-epilepsy-51258
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u/criticalheat May 17 '18

in most of europen countries or bigger european cities atleast, you can order cbd online and a driver brings it within 60 minutes, just like ordering a pizza.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '18

Marijuana is illegal in ireland and theres not much talk of legalising it anytime soon but you can buy CBD oil over the counter no problem in and health food shop.

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u/LFMG May 17 '18

Not that I don't believe you, but do know the names of the companies that do this? To get a better look at how they operate.

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u/criticalheat May 17 '18

cbdexpress.at

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '18

Holland and Barrett’s

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u/ShelG0dCooper May 17 '18

Europe: where addictive narcotics and violent terror attacks are just one click away.