Alexis Carey , from Boise , Idaho , has Dravet Syndrome , an incurable genetic disease that causes severe and multiple seizures . Proponents of marijuana oil argue that it reduces the amount and length of seizures in children , but Idaho ’ s laws do not allow for medicinal use . Alexis ' family began lobbying lawmakers to decriminalize the oil only two months old . Now , they have an upcoming hearing .
Alexis Carey , from Boise , Idaho , has Dravet Syndrome , an incurable genetic disease that causes severe and multiple seizures . Proponents of marijuana oil argue that it reduces the amount and length of seizures in children , but Idaho ’ s laws do not allow for medicinal use . Alexis ' family began lobbying lawmakers to decriminalize the oil almost two years ago . Now , they have an upcoming hearing .