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São Paulo releases use of cannabidiol for epileptic diseases

The government of São Paulo defined on Monday (5) the regulation of cannabidiol-based drugs that SUS (Single Health System) will provide free of charge.

Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a substance present in the Cannabis sativa plant, one of the components of marijuana, which acts on the central nervous system.

The bill was introduced in 2019 by a group formed by state congressman Caio França (PSB) and seven other parliamentarians.

The state governor, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans), sanctioned it in January of this year.

Then, a workgroup was created to define the diseases treated with . . .

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