Maria Aparecida Carvalho holds a bud of marijuana that she cultivates for medicinal purposes, in the backyard of her home in Sao Paulo, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure medical marijuana for sick kids In Brazil, Janaína Silva’s 4-year-old son, Murillo, suffers from severe epilepsy, leading to frequent, prolonged convulsions. After various medications failed, his pediatricians prescribed cannabis, significantly reducing his seizures. Thanks to a recently enacted law in the state of Sao Paulo, Silva now receives the medication for free, a relief given its high cost. The legislation is a result of years of activism by mothers of sick kids, despite Brazil’s strict drug laws. The movement for medicinal cannabis, supported by scientific research and public advocacy, has transformed the landscape. Over 430,000 Brazilians received cannabis treatment in 2023, with strong public opinion support even among conservatives.
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