Midwest Compassion Center, Dr. Alan Shackelford join forces to treat epilepsy through medical cannabis

Feb 19 2015

Midwest Compassion Center and Dr. Alan Shackelford join forces in the fight to treat epilepsy through the use of medical cannabis at their Will County dispensary. With growing concerns over the potentially negative side effects of pharmaceuticals and their inability to provide adequate symptom control in as many as 30% of patients with seizures, Dr. Shackelford and MCC will collaborate on research with the goal of developing new treatment options for patients dealing with a debilitating illness or condition, including seizures.

Nicole Van Rensburg, Chief Education Officer for Midwest Compassion Center, remarked "We are delighted to be working with Dr. Shackelford to support his research on the benefits that medical cannabis provides to adults and children suffering from epilepsy and other serious conditions."

Dr. Shackelford will also provide his knowledge and guidance to MCC on an ongoing basis in an effort to enhance patient and physician education programs.

SOURCE Midwest Compassion Center