@article{40dc64454cd34df0afc394ec8a23fd1b,
title = "Historical perspective on the medical use of cannabis for epilepsy: Ancient times to the 1980s",
abstract = "There has been a dramatic surge in the interest of utilizing cannabis for epilepsy treatment in the US. Yet, access to cannabis for research and therapy is mired in conflicting regulatory policies and shifting public opinion. Understanding the current state of affairs in the medical cannabis debate requires an examination of the history of medical cannabis use. From ancient Chinese pharmacopeias to the current Phase III trials of pharmaceutical grade cannabidiol, this review covers the time span of cannabis use for epilepsy therapy so as to better assess the issues surrounding the modern medical opinion of cannabis use. This article is part of a Special Issue titled Cannabinoids and Epilepsy.",
keywords = "Cannabinoids, Cannabis, Epilepsy, History, Seizure",
author = "Daniel Friedman and Sirven, {Joseph I.}",
note = "Funding Information: Dr. Friedman receives salary support for consulting and clinical trial related activities performed on behalf of the Epilepsy Study Consortium, a non-profit organization. Dr. Friedman receives no personal income for these activities. NYU receives a fixed amount from the Epilepsy Study Consortium towards Dr. Friedman's salary. Within the past year, the Epilepsy Study Consortium received payments for research services performed by Dr. Friedman from: Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Acorda, Eisai Medical Research, Pfizer, Upsher Smith, and Zynerba. He has also served as a paid consultant for UCB, Inc. and LivaNova as well as participated in advisory boards for GW Pharmaceuticals and Supernus. He has received honorarium from Neuropace, Inc. He receives research support from UCB, Inc., NINDS (NS084142, NS 090407, NS 090415), CDC (CDC U48 DP 005008-01S4), and the Epilepsy Foundation for work not related to this study. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 Elsevier Inc.",
year = "2017",
month = may,
doi = "10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.11.033",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "70",
pages = "298--301",
journal = "Epilepsy and Behavior",
issn = "1525-5050",
publisher = "Academic Press Inc.",
}