WHAT PARENTS need to know about CBD

IT’S hard to watch your child suffer. A cough at night is enough to keep most parents awake with worry, but what about the challenges posed by conditions such as epilepsy or autism?

Parents in dire circumstances are often willing to try almost anything to improve their child’s quality of life. In some circles cannabidiol (CBD) is being touted as the solution to everything from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to autism, epilepsy and general anxiety.

But experts warn you must be super careful before even considering offering your child that gummy or a few drops under the tongue. “There’s been some promising research,” says Cape Town