First cannabis oil treatment for sick Nelson teen
Seriously ill Alex Renton has had his first cannabis oil treatment this afternoon.
The 19-year-old, who sparked a national debate over the benefits and morality of using cannabis oil for medicinal purposes earlier this month, will continue to receive cannabis oil in coming days, with his doses gradually increasing.
Alex's family hopes to see positive results in the coming two to seven days.
He has been in Wellington Hospital since early April suffering from a form of prolonged seizure, known as status epilepticus.
Doctors have tried more than 20 medications to treat him, but none have worked.
Last week Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne used his ministerial powers to approve a one-off course of Elixinol, a cannabidiol (CBD) product from the United States.
The Nelson boy was gradually bought out of his coma last week and his mum Rose Renton told ONE News her son was responding to voices...
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