Isadora's Journey: How Cannabis Treatment Transformed the Life of a Patient with Special Needs
With support from Veddara, 15-year-old adolescent shows improvement in her behavioral and cognitive condition, bringing quality of life to her and her entire family
At 15 years old, Isadora Boscatto faces a complex list of diagnoses including Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Cleft Lip and Palate. With these conditions, the early years of her life were marked by an intense struggle, both for her and her mother, Patrícia Boscatto, 48, who dedicates herself to her daughter with unwavering love.
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However, in 2019, a new chapter in this story began to be written. Isadora started treatment with medicinal cannabis, a step that would profoundly transform her life and that of her family. Closely monitored by neurosurgeon and scientific director of Sechat, Dr. Pedro Pierro, and with the support of the company Veddara, which ensures the quality of the medications, Isadora began to experience a significant change in her condition.
"In just four months of treatment, we were able to wean off all the allopathic medications, and since then, she has been treated exclusively with medicinal cannabis and natural products", says Patrícia, who emphasizes: "Our life has been rescued."
According to Dr. Pedro Pierro, Isadora's progress is evident. "She has transitioned from a state of extreme aggression and self-harm to a girl who now communicates, participates in school activities, and socializes fully. Cannabis has been crucial in this process", the doctor states.
Currently, Isadora uses combinations of CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol) during the day, which keeps her focused and productive, while at night, CBN (cannabinol) promotes restorative sleep. This therapeutic approach has provided Isadora with a physical and emotional balance that once seemed impossible.
In addition to progressing in her literacy and cognition, the young girl actively participates in therapies, practices sports, attends parties, travels, makes friends, and is becoming increasingly autonomous in her daily activities.
Patrícia, emotional, describes: "Isadora has not only achieved a quality life, but she has also rescued all of us. The journey with cannabis has brought us more than hope; it has brought life."
Veddara, the company responsible for providing the medications that enable this treatment, also plays a fundamental role. Patrícia praises the company's actions, highlighting the "humanized approach" of everyone involved in the acquisition process, which ensured the family a caring and welcoming experience.
With the support of science, dedicated professionals like Dr. Pedro Pierro, and committed companies like Veddara, Isadora continues to overcome challenges and live each day with more autonomy and joy.
"Only gratitude for everything this little plant brings us", concludes Patrícia, leaving a message of hope for so many other families who seek, like her, a more dignified and fulfilling life for their loved ones.