Every day is a struggle for Karley and children like her, which is why we will continue to pursue treatment options that have potential to provide her with a better quality of life.Jeff Davis, North Texas Parent
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Enacted by the Texas Legislature in 2015, and updated in 2019 through House Bill 3703, the Texas Compassionate Use Act allows DPS to keep a secure registry of board certified physicians who treat qualifying conditions for the purpose of recommending low-THC cannabis to patients. The new law added all forms of epilepsy, as well as multiple sclerosis, spasticity, autism, ALS, terminal cancer, and neurodegenerative disease as the qualifying conditions.
Despite available treatments, those living with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autism, ALS, terminal cancer, and neurodegenerative disease suffer from incapacitating conditions. Conventional medication has not been successful for everyone, but new treatments based on CBD (low-THC cannabis) present a promising alternative.
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Every struggle is different, but the common thread is a core need to try new medical avenues. Share your story and let the world know about your personal struggles and triumphs with your debilitating condition.
Share Your StoryTexans with all forms of epilepsy, spasticity, multiple sclerosis, autism, ALS, terminal cancer, and neurodegenerative disease will soon have access to CBD (low-THC cannabis). Sign up to our newsletter today for the latest information.
