The surprising story of medical marijuana and pediatric epilepsy | Josh Stanley | TEDxBoulder

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

[robograham]

Prohibition is evil. This man is a hero.

[michellec]

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

[jasminaalm]

As a cancer patient, sending Josh and his brothers so much love!

[RickKaiserrsk]

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.

[tarawhite]

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!

[sublimeservices]

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.     

[adamnorvell]

RIP Charolette. Thanks for all you’ve done!

[sonofmyrighthandbjh]

Simply AMAZING! This treatment should be available in ALL 50 States!

[RA-vlks]

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!!!

[bonniegentry]

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.

[mollyv.]

I so got Goosebumps and love for Charlottes family! How wonderful!

[Janette]

Thank you for educating people on the benefits of CBD <3 Thankfully it is now legal in all 50 states!! Progress!

[yair]

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!

[lagaman]

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.

[evasartorius]

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.

[jamesthomas]

One of the best TED talks, of all time!

[gumpsgreenhouse]

Absolutely heartbreaking. This plant is Gods gift to the human race! Wake up world! #cannabisforall

[petergarcia]

He went from someone afraid of being locked up and became a hero. Against all odds and became greater than himself.

[petergarcia]

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.

[CaneCorsoZeus]

The Stanley Family is incredible. You all have my absolute full support, thank you for doing what you do.