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ALCP challenges parties to support Charlotte's Web
ALCP challenges parties to support Charlotte's Web
The leader of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party Julian Crawford is calling on all other political parties to state their position on using cannabis oil to treat pediatric epilepsy.
Charlotte's Web is a special low-THC, high-CBD variety of cannabis which has resulted in significant reductions in seizures for children with Dravet's syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy.
Some Kiwi families are even moving to Colorado to access Charlotte's Web while those left behind fear their children could die without it.
"I am calling on all other political parties to show support for producing Charlotte Web in New Zealand," Mr Crawford said.
"Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals NZ Ltd would be willing to grow the Charlotte's Web in New Zealand and distribute the oil at cost price."
Charlotte's Web was made by crossing regular medical marijuana with industrial hemp.
The oil from the plant has resulted in a more than a 95% reduction in seizures for many children.
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