Boy with life-threatening condition cut off from legal CBD medication because of 'broken' drug law

Six-year-old Eddy has a life-threatening condition. He's tried a cocktail of pharmaceutical medications but has found relief in legally prescribed medication that contains cannabidiol (CBD). However, despite the medication being legal, his mum still faces challenges getting him the treatment he needs.

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