Modesto dad develops cannabis oil, credits it for saving son's life
Jayden's Juice treats 8-year-old's Dravet Syndrome
Updated: 8:14 AM PDT May 5, 2015
Kathy Park
KCRA 3 News Anchor/Reporter
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A Modesto father says medical marijuana saved his 8-year-old son's life.Now Jason David is sharing the product he created for his son, called Jayden's Juice, with other families who say they've run out of options.Watch report: Modesto father credits cannabis oil for saving son's lifeDavid's journey began eight years ago with his son, Jayden, who was diagnosed as an infant with Dravet Syndrome, a form of epilepsy which leads to severe seizures.But when David found the right combination of THC and CBD, the ingredients found in marijuana, and gave that to his son, David saw results almost immediately."It has 28 mg of CBD, to 1 mg of THC, and what it does is that it helps the CB1 receptor," he said. "We wish we had known this as a first option, not a last option."He said initially, Jayden was on a long list of medications that was hurting more than helping.Several other families gathered at David's home Monday to share their experiences after trying Jayden's Juice, a cannabis oil that can now be found in the Bay Area, Stockton and Sacramento."She's toileting for the first time in her life, she is following some simple directions," said Crystal Case, whose daughter, Hope, was diagnosed with epilepsy."We've seen a 75 percent decrease in seizures," said Kristin Bowker of Modesto, whose daughter began having seizures at just two months old."He's talking, he's potty-trained, and going to preschool," said Sorya Ross, whose son William was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome.But some critics wonder if kids are getting high off the product."It regulates the neurological system, so there is no so-called high," said David.KCRA 3 contacted several doctors in the area but none were available for comment Monday on the product.However, the American Medical Association said it doesn't endorse medical marijuana, but does believe further studies are needed."Our AMA urges that marijuana's status as a federal schedule I controlled substance be reviewed with the goal of facilitating the conduct of clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medicines, and alternate delivery methods" the association said.The FDA also said it hasn't approved marijuana as a safe and effective drug.But some parents believe that when cannabis is used responsibly. They say goes beyond medicine, it can result in miracles."He's not 100 percent seizure free, but it's down 90 percent, and I'll take that. I'm getting my son back," David said.Jayden's Juice is only available in California, but David receives thousands of requests every week from families around the world.The manufacturers are trying to bring the product to other states.
MODESTO, Calif. (KCRA) —
A Modesto father says medical marijuana saved his 8-year-old son's life.
Now Jason David is sharing the product he created for his son, called Jayden's Juice, with other families who say they've run out of options.
Watch report: Modesto father credits cannabis oil for saving son's life
David's journey began eight years ago with his son, Jayden, who was diagnosed as an infant with Dravet Syndrome, a form of epilepsy which leads to severe seizures.
But when David found the right combination of THC and CBD, the ingredients found in marijuana, and gave that to his son, David saw results almost immediately.
"It has 28 mg of CBD, to 1 mg of THC, and what it does is that it helps the CB1 receptor," he said. "We wish we had known this as a first option, not a last option."
He said initially, Jayden was on a long list of medications that was hurting more than helping.
Several other families gathered at David's home Monday to share their experiences after trying Jayden's Juice, a cannabis oil that can now be found in the Bay Area, Stockton and Sacramento.
"She's toileting for the first time in her life, she is following some simple directions," said Crystal Case, whose daughter, Hope, was diagnosed with epilepsy.
"We've seen a 75 percent decrease in seizures," said Kristin Bowker of Modesto, whose daughter began having seizures at just two months old.
"He's talking, he's potty-trained, and going to preschool," said Sorya Ross, whose son William was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome.
But some critics wonder if kids are getting high off the product.
"It regulates the neurological system, so there is no so-called high," said David.
KCRA 3 contacted several doctors in the area but none were available for comment Monday on the product.
However, the American Medical Association said it doesn't endorse medical marijuana, but does believe further studies are needed.
"Our AMA urges that marijuana's status as a federal schedule I controlled substance be reviewed with the goal of facilitating the conduct of clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medicines, and alternate delivery methods" the association said.
The FDA also said it hasn't approved marijuana as a safe and effective drug.
But some parents believe that when cannabis is used responsibly. They say goes beyond medicine, it can result in miracles.
"He's not 100 percent seizure free, but it's down 90 percent, and I'll take that. I'm getting my son back," David said.
Jayden's Juice is only available in California, but David receives thousands of requests every week from families around the world.
The manufacturers are trying to bring the product to other states.