The surprising story of medical marijuana and pediatric epilepsy | Josh Stanley | TEDxBoulder
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2013
- Josh will sift through the propaganda, fear and greed encompassing medical marijuana. Recently featured on CNN, Josh and his brothers developed a non-psychotropic strain of marijuana which is drastically reducing seizures for many pediatric epilepsy patients in Colorado. With millions facing life-threatening illnesses, Josh outlines the hurdles needed to effect social change and maps a path toward helping those who desperately need revolutionary medicine.
Videography credits
Jenn Calaway, Enhancer
Michael Hering, Lodo Cinema
Sarah Megyesy, Side Pocket Images
Satya Peram, Flatirons Films
Sean Williams, RMO Films
Anthony Lopez, Cross Beyond
David Oakley
Thank you,my husband had a stroke and became an epileptic,long story short,fell in to a coma last July 5 weeks,when he woke he was about 5 tears old , and.he’s 67,now,the cannabis helped save his life!!!! And is repairing his brain damage 🥰🥰🥰🥰. Cuddles from Canada 🌼🌼🌺🌸🇬🇧🇨🇦M
Prohibition is evil. This man is a hero.
I'm am a person with a hereditary auto immune disease, I thank Charlotte and her parents and these brothers I am praying they legalize it where I stay ,But when I get the funds I'm going to ask my son to fly with me to Colorado so I can get at least some to control my illness My son is so giving and he's in my corner And he's trying all he can to move obstacles so I can get there sooner I tell you I hurt and is in constant pain I know this is the solution I believe bless these brothers ❤ Thank y'all all so much I am thankful you all are fighting to assist other and thank y'all for helping Charlotte in her family It just bring hope God bless you all ❤ you guys
He went from someone afraid of being locked up and became a hero. Against all odds and became greater than himself.
This is extraordinary. I hope this country wakes up, and wakes up soon, to realize that Cannabis is not a schedule 1 narcotic, never should have been labeled as such.
It worked for me !!! I had epilepsy three times weekly when I was in elementary school. After smoking cannabis they completely stopped and this changed my life.
That's genuinely amazing, bro
As a cancer patient, sending Josh and his brothers so much love!
Rest in Peace Little Charlotte Figi.. You made great strides in improving the world.. Your love of pink, and ballet dancing in the kitchen.. We all love you and will miss you.. Sleep peacefully little darling.
She passed ...what happened??
@@SymoneMaxine Covid.
The development of a childs' brain is very critical at the young stage. You can just imagine the trauma it has on a child with seizures.
This video literally saved my life and life of my daughter!! After having two years of seizures - she is finally healthy (after only 2 month of taking CBD), without any side effects or whatever was caused by pharmaceuticals AEDs. Thank you!!!
I just got arrested for growing pot for my seizures, I'm in big trouble with the law now. Please pray for me and my husband.
What State are you in?
@@snoopy0577 id imagine shes in a helluva state
Pete Tong .. that's a terrible joke
What happened??
gibrahn: f!!k tha police
RIP Charolette. Thanks for all you’ve done!
Thank you little girl - and your family. RIP. What I began to learn from your episode with Sanjay Gupta started me down a path that changed my life over time. A tea made from the crushed leaves of high CBD cannabis has had a miraculous effect on my arthritis, and my life long insomnia. The world owes you and your family.
Dearest Stanley Brothers,
I'm 61 and watching this video brings me to tears of joy I Love guys like you for helping the most needy.
As a parent of a 18 month old baby who has uncontrollable epilepsy, we are suffering this nightmare of trying all 'legalized' drugs and diets to no effect. Our Child has 25+ fits per day and things are getting worse. This video has not only made be cry at work it has given me some faint hope for the future.
Ben Maybe there is something in this article that may be of help. Blessings to you and your family www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/cannabis-for-children_n_4697135.html
In three years, my husband and I are planning to move to Colorado. We plan to 'rent' rooms to parents like you so that you have the opportunity to save your children.
any update? have you tried cannabis high in cbd for the child?
Ben Hilton Oh good luck! I hope it works for you.
Ben Hilton I'm saying prayers for you and your family, Ben. I've been through it, too. My son is a grown man, and he still has seizures. He takes Kepra, which controls the seizures better than anything else, but he recently had a breakthrough seizure while I was visiting with him and his sisters. No parent wants to see their child suffer, no matter what age he or she is. That familiar feeling of complete helplessness and terror because you can't do anything to stop the seizures is...well, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
I so got Goosebumps and love for Charlottes family! How wonderful!
The Stanley brothers are the real OGs of medical marijuana. This was six years ago, and today CBD is so normalised and socially acceptable for therapeutic use. Charlotte passed away 5 months ago, but her legacy will live on for generations. She really changed the world.
Thank you for educating people on the benefits of CBD
Rest in peace, Charlotte
Charlotte’s case and the work and research this man and his family have done changed my mind about MMJ.
Today, April 8th, 2020 . . . we are saddened by the passing of Charlotte Figi. Her strength has empowered millions around the globe to think for themselves and go beyond the restrictive, outdated laws that limited healthcare & wellness. We will surely miss her happy spirit.
Please send her family positivity, as they need our deepest gratitude, love, and prayers.
Thank you, dear Charlotte . . . we will be forever mindful of your beauty & strength. RIPCF
om namah shivaya - this news you shared broke my heart when i found out its true
you inspired a generation through your short yet immeasurable life you are always going to be remembered for the revolution you brought to light, thankyou charlotte for the courage you showed coming into this world to give to many others like you their only ray of hope, you will be missed for sure, but know also you have fullfilled a grand purpose, in this mystery called life you lived yours to bring peace n respite may your spirit continue its journey as it will never die, om shanti shanti shanti om
RIP Charlotte
Amazing speech. The stupidity of prohibition needs to end now.
The Stanley's and Figi's have made it possible for my son to get better. I can't thank them enough for offering to help us at the Realm of Caring. I think the more they get this information out there the better. CBD is helping these children and I love being here in Colorado. We had to move from WV to get help. Sad...federal laws need to change soon!
One of the best TED talks, of all time!
Just found this particular brand in Arkansas I’m so thrilled! God Bless the Stanley Brother’s and the realm of caring organization! Praying legislation is passed so that everyone can be able to use this wonderful medicinal plant.
Children are not the only ones in need of this work. I am 53 and have been a diagnosed epileptic for 40 of those years. Just Getting a job is a big problem.
Simply AMAZING! This treatment should be available in ALL 50 States!
Yes!..and the rest of the world to...especially in NZ, where our laws here threaten you with forfeiture of your livelihood...first offence with cannabis (small amounts) is diversion...after that, you're basically a full blown criminal in the eyes of the law!...regardless of the amounts of cannabis..pathetic!
Our 5 year old daughter has epilepsy, and was having seizures every 4 minutes according to her EEG. Her neurologist prescribed Zarontin, but we didn't feel comfortable going that route. A family member/RN suggested we look into studies being done on CBD, and we ran across Charlotte's Web. She had her first bottle this summer, and we noticed a difference overnight! She wasn't dazed and was back to the "pre-seizure" daughter we knew. She has been great ever since! Her teacher told us she (like us) noticed that she rarely has seizures, and to keep doing whatever we're doing. Thank you, Stanley Brothers!
This group of brothers is just outstanding.
God bless this Man and his brothers,,,, and I vow to do everything in my means to legalize CBD in my state.
Saw the comment and found myself feeling the same. Just want to say good luck my friend and if need some support or anything cannabis related I have it four years studying. Current grower, consultant for other growers.
CBD is Legal in your state! It's legal in every state! You can order it right to your front porch!! You may be thinking of just regular Cannibis being legal.
Rest in peace little Angel
Absolutely heartbreaking. This plant is Gods gift to the human race! Wake up world! #cannabisforall
Every single thing on this planet has an Equal and Mother Nature has seen to that by creating this beautiful plant ( along with many other of Mother Natures own remedies) It wasn't man made it was put here by Mother Nature for one specific reason and that was to heal ourselves but greed has stolen so much of natures remedies away from us, They talk about the seven wonders of the world this should be Number One & that's all i have to say about that.
This plant gives healing to the nations 🙏🏽
It's both a sin, crime, and unethical that anyone who requires this plant is denied access to it!
Thank God for these good people.
i'd thank science.
trig1211
Why not both? Good science happens because of good people...
Though, good people aren't necessarily God fearing people. Especially scientists. By both, you mean God and Science? Can't thank something that doesn't exist. These people did good because they know what it is to do good and more often than not know how it's like to have it bad. Hence, empathy. This is not a religious/spiritual "thing" however much people want it to be.
trig1211
I'm an atheist, but I have zero problem with someone thanking "God" for something like this. Scientific knowledge is a glimpse into the unknowable, which is more or less the basic theological definition of what God is. Atheists might find it easier to relate to religious people if the debate over religion and science is reduced to the chiselling away at the unknowable, no matter what your beliefs about God happen to be.
i say thank god as a figure of speech as well, the problem is intent. i have a problem when people attribute hard work, scientific inquiry, etc to a fantasy. you saying you're an atheist gives me no context of who you are. atheists are by all means fallible in their thought process.
My son takes medical cannabis for his autism and Tourette Syndrome. It's been a miracle for him.
Josh is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. Pleasure to share the stage with you, brother.
God bless the Stanley Brothers for helping all of the family's
If this little girl, and her family doesn’t warm your heart, and convince you that Marijuana should be removed from Schedule 1, you are a heartless monster and should be forever shunned by the rest of humanity. The fact that people actually go to jail for doing everything they can to alleviate the suffering of these little ones, truly sickens me and shows that not only are there monsters in our midst, but that it's these ghouls that actually rule the world. This is not a “conspiracy theory” and you don't need to where “a tin foil hat” to see that this is not right. I’m sure there is a special level in hell for people that can justify their beliefs that “these hippies just want to get high” and who cares about a “bunch of stoners anyway“, while at the same time there popping every pill the doctor says they need, and washing them down with alcohol, because it‘s legal to do so. May God have mercy on your wretched souls.
Gold Panda Plus the prescription drugs they are on as well as the whiskey
Medical Marijuana can be helpful to so many people with various conditions, but legalizing it comes with so many issues. So many people would make fake conditions to gain access to “medical” marijuana. Even though the legalization is for medical, recreational users will always find a way to get around this. That being said, your comment that people who don’t support legal medical marijuana are horrible people is overdramatic. Many people who don’t support it feel that way because of the people who would abuse it. In this video, one case is examined and if that is expected to be enough for people to change their minds that’s wrong. Yes, it’s a very touching story, but no, not all stories end up this way. Using the story of a sweet young girl and her family is a manipulation tactic used by the person telling the story. When people see a sick child get better, their immediate response is to support whatever made this possible. This however, is not enough information to change someone’s mind about an issue that is so important.
But Emily, haven't you heard him saying that they were able to isolate the THC (the thing that actually makes you stoned)? If this gets regulated, people that need it can have access to MJ that is not only not a drug, but also a powerful medicine.
Emily Fauser Except that there isn't just one case and that was made clear during his talk. Also, CBD doesn't get you high, what would he have to gain from "manipulating" people into using it? He developed the strain Charlotte's Web specifically for her condition, this isn't just regular cannabis that people are smoking recreationally.
Steven McConnell . We live on a prison planet 💯,, people dying because some medical plants are banned by the rulers of our wonderful planet 🌎😍
78 Pharmaceutical people have given this a thumbs down.
😮well I give it a thumbs up It's needed Children he said are dieing ,and I say Adults too
The Stanley Family is incredible. You all have my absolute full support, thank you for doing what you do.
Not only that this is one of the most amazing TED talks I ever watched, but it should also be shared with the whole world ASAP!
Not sure if Charlotte was on emhe or someone else with gervais sad sad story unfair esp f9r a kid
Informative talk important
The funny thing is, the question: "we're gonna give a 5 year old cannabis!?", is probably a legit question that would raise much debate and concern. But if a doctor says that they are going to place her on any of the 15 meds she was currently on... no red flags. Wake up people! I hate to use the word but most American's, and people in general seriously are sheeple.
Nate725 can you reply!? You seem to be awake and we need to connect. Let's change the world
Your speech was moving josh. i have been watching your videos and keeping up with how you guys made it in your country. and i think your guys are hero`s, not just your way of growing it but thinking outside of the box. im really glad to have people like you in this world. i just hope norway soon will understand the help that can be found in the cannabis. and all this come`s from a 18 year old "dude" from norway. thank you for doing the right thing.
thank you for sharing this most touching inspiring story-charlotte figi was a true warrior of light, there is no amount of gratitude that can be expressed to such a brave child who has changed a world of minds, toward a plant that has sadly been so stigmatized at the cost of many innocent lives-dear charlotte, you inspired a generation through your short yet immeasurable life, you are always going to be remember for the revolution you brought to light, thank you dear one, for the courage you showed coming into this world to show many others like you their ray of hope, you will be missed for sure, but know also you have fullfilled a grand purpose, in this mystery called life you lived yours to bring peace respite-may your spirit continue its journey as it will never die
Keep up the good work brothers Stanley.
CBD is great for stopping seizures in chiildren.THC is also extremely important because of it's ability to kill cancer cells.
Rick Simpsons "run from the cure" watch his documentary, educate yourself and others. Please@John Sabp
@John Sabp well you have access to google. research it yourself.
@John Sabp There are very few "medical journal articles'" because no one will fund research for a federally illegal substance. Don't believe everything you think.
@@notyrmom5698 Watch Dr. Robert Lustig a pediatric euprhologist that is going around the USA speaking to Medical schools about how processed food and sugar is killing Americans and causing CVD, diabetes, Alzheimers, strokes, et cetera. He used to teach at Harvard. Watch Dr. Suzanne Humphries that quit her large medical practice because her conscience would not allow her anymore be just pill pushing disease technician. And then look up the world's two times only recipient, the Nobel Peace Prize, unshared by anyone else. Dr. Linus
Pauling and the vital importance of vitamin C. Also look up Dr. Jason Fung, a neurologist, I think, that also discredits pill pushing doctors. Fascinating, hopeful and makes you mad at every Luddite pill pushing quack doctor you ever had. Prayers for wonderful results.
@@sylviac.6778 Thank you so very much. I am grateful! I am seeing more and more people beginning to realize that we have choices. It gives me great hope. Best to you and yours.
I couldn't hold back the tears at the end.
I had to stop myself from crying,talk about a life saver. Too Josh Stanley and his brothers along with the cannabis plant. I just can't say enough.
God bless Charlotte, and her family for their pursuit of a better, more beneficial strain of the cannabis plant This is a must see video!
if you don't shed tears of happiness from this, your not human!!!
I just want to share this over and over, God Bless you.
You did a great job Josh, i was in tears ;) Keep up the great work and many blessing for you and your family.
Remarkable story, that should be mandatory for every politician and policy maker to view and comment on!
Be the change and spread this to everyone!
😢What wouldn’t I do to for my child 💔 You guys are amazing and cannabis has been a Godsend for these families 😢🙏🏽
My cousin had the same diseases and she passed away last year ,it was very painful watching her suffer . I think we could have saved her if we knew about this medication earlier. Its time that the laws against Cannabis should be rewritten.
God bless this man!
So true! Stay blessed!
Alan Culley which god?
Alan Culley lol
wolfflow I don't believe in any god, but I was saying the same thing.
God bless this man! He's fucking awesome. What a great person - he and his brothers. :)
impreprex1979 *Bless this man. As for god, there are many things that we do not understand about the universe but trying to define it's source based on a few books is ridiculous.
What a great talk, and a very touching subject at that! Marijuana is quite taboo, due to all the misunderstanding and people being raised to believe it's bad. We just need to abandon all preconceptions and assumptions, seeing it for what it is.
i think the stanley bros are true hero deserve nobel prize keep up the good work guys
those 7 dislikes r heartbreaking and baffling
Thank you!!
This video had changed people's way of thinking forever!!
Absolutely amazing information! Thank you for standing up!
RIP Charlotte Figi
My husband has diabetes 1 he has been in so much pain since we found out that Charlotte web can ease out the pain yes it has his pain was 10 everyday he is on 2week taking it has gone down to a 3 pain and really believe this will help plenty of people may GOD bless Brother
How could anyone dislike this?
Compassionate caring people! Thankful for those who educate others. There are so many people waiting. So many states with people suffering and dying while waiting. Prohibition must stop now. States are moving forward and that's a wonderful thing but then again there are states such as AL with governor Bentley who has said flat out NO! This is absurd. He is also a Physician. What are the people to do? Frustrated and Sad. Thank you Josh Stanley! Thanks to your brothers as well. The world needs more humanitarians like you.
This talk should be worldwide!
my support 100%
One of the best talks I've ever seen. Very moving. The stigma/taboo & myths around Cannabis, need to stop. I'm exhausted with all the pills being handed out like candy and then controlled, and the medical community (doctors, hospitals) drug testing for marijuana on patients that should be using marijuana. Meanwhile, medicines that don't work, being changed repeatedly and the patients not having any improvement because cannabis is NEVER even suggested. Things must change, and access to it should also. Thank you for being so incredibly frank and passionate to find something that works for so many people and hopefully the world SOON. (Just have to put all of our voices together so we are ALL heard over FDA & other groups that are trying to keep people from the freedom to choose.)
This moved me. God Bless.
THIS TOUCHES MY HEART
Yes We road through it all !
Amazing and wonderful that this is now legal to buy in all 50 states!
Wonderful talk~~~take a listen worth it!
Love this video! Thanks so much for all your hard work. I'm praying it will legal everywhere soon. My 8 year old son was having more than 20 seizures a day, but responded well to his prescription meds. I would still switch to this if it were available, since his meds make him dizzy almost all day.
Anyone who is still against this medicine being available, doesn't deserve to call themselves human.
yes some hardnuts out there will need alot of love...eventually they'll come around..I hope? :-)
Well done to all the parents that are willing to try whatever it takes to help their child and in doing so help many other parents make more informed choices. Peace,love and CURE
Awesome, awesome, awesome! Thanks Josh for all the hard work along with your brothers! You are a blessing to many people, thanks for sharing!
That’s wonderful, thank you!
Knowledge, Understanding and Love. The time has come for the truth to be lit up!!
A grateful heart for the part that Josh and his family are playing on are healing journey. Blessings of Love and Peace to us All!!
Perfect speech and a perfect stance on the topic.
Beautiful video, thank you kindly.
Yep! God bless this man and his brothers!!!
Makes the Hearst family look criminal. Thank you for helping children. Hope they wake up to the fact that this plant will save the world!
I have had long term PTSD for as long as I can remember.
This plant makes me LIVE. End of story.
🙏🏻
I am so sad to share that charlotte passed away from covid in 2020. I hope she is resting in peace and i hope she knows how special she was to so many people. 💔
An important little correction: CBD does not actually bind to the receptors in the brain, it binds to the CB2 receptor, which is throughout the body, but not in the brain. It is the CB1 receptor that is the most abundant type of receptor in the brain, and its the THC that binds to that. High THC strains have also work for epilepsy, but I understand the special approach for children. However since CBD does not work the same on its own (if it did, these families could buy CBD legally extracted from hemp in all US states, but it does not work like a high CBD strain of marijuana, so, the magic ingredient is not only CBD), there is synergy with that small amount of THC that makes for the overall medicine.
Just pointing that out for those who jump on the band wagon saying there should be only high CBD marijuana with no THC at all!
GW Pharmaceuticals and others have found, for most illnesses, a 1:1 ratio of THC and CBD generally produces the best results for most illnesses. Unless someone is highly sensitive to THC, then a high CBD strain is required.
Just pointing out that THC is just as important as CBD. THC is ALSO a powerful antioxidant and neuro-protector, just like CBD. The 2 work best together.
do you happen to know the percentage of the 1:1 ratio ? I haven't come across any strain that was eg 50% THC and 50% CBD. Its usually 20% THC and 0.5% CBD or something similar.
the most consistent 1:1 strains available just now, are either clone only (tested so you know its content), or, from seed, the 'CBD Crew' seed company seem to be the only ones with consistent ratios grown from seed. Varying from around 5% THC 5%CBD to 10% THC and 10%CBD. When the ratios are close to 1:1, it is even more effective, meaning you can take a smaller dosage and still get the same results as if you were taking a higher dose of a 'regular strain' of commercial weed. The synergy of the cannabinoids enhance each others effect. If you had a mainly 'THC only' strain, or a 'CBD only' strain, you would follow the protocol of upping the dosage as you develop tolerance, however with the 1:1 ratios, (or as close to that ratio as possible) you do not need to up the dosage so much to get the same benefits. One other option, is to make the oil from any regular strain 20% THC 0.5% CBD range, then supplement that with CBD extracted from hemp. (not hemp seed). CBD from hemp on its own is not nearly as effective, but, it can be used in combination to increase the CBD levels and make the THC oil more effective.
this is great info i was about to write the same thing. thanks for taking the time to post that
made my day
I would agree, without having to add to your insightful contribution (and I can't :-D) I mean the whole plants medical properties is the reason why is it what it is...
Fantastic people doing fantastic and inspiring work. Thank you Josh and your family for having the courage to put your own freedom on the line to reach out. Thanks Dr. Gupta for helping get the word out too.
Enlightening, CONGRATULATIONS Stanley Brothers, WELL DOWN
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I have epilepsy too. Definitely not as torturous as Charlotte’s but I’m going to take the leap of faith and ask my doctor about cannabis, instead of the drugs I take now.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO WATCH THIS!
This is absolutely amazing.
WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS?!
And the Great thing is That Most of the Breeders and Cannabis Community ,Are all good folk.There will be a few out there that will have seen a way to get more for these strains.But the major part of those growing these will be only to happy to help.RESPECT Stanley Brothers
I well up with emotion every time.
In a world where pharmaceuticals rule it is refreshing to have the option of healing our bodies with medical marijuana. Keep up the good work for the benefit of mankind.
God bless.
this is truly amazing
Thanks to the Stanley family for devoting their lives to this cause. I've heard about the millions in research and development required to bring new drugs to market. The truth is that much of that R&D is done in university labs and hospitals funded by taxpayers. Charlotte's Web has no such financial benefits, the Stanleys funded research and now that patients are benefiting, more private donors are participating.
Long needed and greatly appreciated. We may never know the full extent to which marijuana can help people unless and until it quits being treated as a "hippy" drug. Legalization, taxation, regulation and proper controls on growth and production are necessary. Why shouldn't we have ALL healing products available?
Pam...wow
Well done Josh! Your work in this field is amazing. Keep up the fight to get this medical wonder used by ALL! I know I would absolutely love to try it for a number of ailments, without the side-effects of my current big-pharma poison.