INTO THE WEEDS a cannabis plant at Tikun Olam, a growing facility in Israel. Charlotte Figi, shown here at age 7, suffered seizures due to epilepsy until CBD helped stop them. Because of her profound response, doctors are now studying this approach for severe autism.
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PLANT MATTER Aran is witnessing transformations among children with severe autism who are taking CBD, such as Benjamin
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