An Ohio family with a three-year-old daughter who has up to 1,000 seizures a day has moved 1,200 miles to Colorado in hopes of getting treatment in the form of medical marijuana . Addyson Benton , of Liberty Township , was diagnosed with myoclonic epilepsy at nine months old , which have delayed her communication and motor-skill growth . And though she 's tried at least ten anti-seizure drugs , nothing seems to reduce her symptoms . Her parents , Heather and Adam Benton , researched a form of non-psychoactive medical marijuana that is illegal in Ohio , and decided it 's in Addyson 's best interest to give the drug a try . Young : Addyson Benton , of Liberty Township , Ohio , was diagnosed with myoclonic epilepsy at nine months old and has tried ten anti-seizure drugs with no result . Epilepsy : When Addyson ( pictured here with her mom , Heather Benton ) was diagnosed she was having up to 1,000 seizures per day . Development : The three-year-old girl ( pictured here with her father , Adam Benton ) has had delayed communication and motor-skills growth because of her seizures . The family already has two doctors in Colorado that Addyson sees once a year and both told the family that THCa would be beneficial , according to the Cincinnati Enquirer . They intended to move in October 2014 but decided to stay in Ohio after being told they were on a waiting list for cannabidiol oil that would be shipped to them from Colorado . After being told that the oil - called Charlotte 's Web CBD oil after halting seizures in a girl named Charlotte Fiji - shipped to them until the October 2015 , they decided to finally make the move . The family had a chance to try the oil , which is usually taken orally through a syringe or an empty pill capsule , on Addyson before moving and said they can already see improvements in two weeks . Medication : Addyson 's parents researched a non-psychoactive form of medical marijuana that they believe will help their daughter . Her two doctors in Colorado , who she sees once a year , also believe she will benefit from the drug . Big move : Addyson 's family is moving 1,200 miles from Liberty Township , Ohio , to Castle Rock , Colorado , in hopes of helping stop their daughter 's epilepsy . 'Her walking is better , her talking is better , her attention is better . It 's phenomenal the changes we have seen in her these two weeks , but it has not controlled her seizures , ' Heather Benton told the Enquirer . 'We really need to jump on top of that while she 's growing . ' Once the family reaches Colorado , her treatments will cost about $ 300 per month . Their move to Castle Rock , Colorado , comes after two years of planning , and Adam Benton secured a job in the state before leaving home . Trial run : Addyson was able to try the CBD oil two weeks before she left Ohio , and her family said they can already see improvements . Expensive : The family has been planning their move off-and-on for about two years . Once they reach their new home , Addyson 's treatments will cost about $ 300 per month . Organizations are trying to get the legalization of marijuana on the Ohio ballot for November , but the Bentons said that Addyson needs help now . 'We need to get out to Colorado and come up with a plan and figure out what things are going to work for her . Once we figure that out , and Ohio 's bill passes we can look at getting her on the same medication and then we can come back , ' Heather Benton said . She added : 'Even if the bill passed tomorrow , if I went to my neurologist or our pediatrician , they would n't have a clue what to tell us about dosing and what 's safe with her current medications . 'We just want to be surrounded by people who know what they are doing . ' Visit the Benton family 's GoFundMe page to donate toward Addyson 's treatment . New bill : Though organizations in Ohio are trying to get the legalization of marijuana on the ballot for November , the Bentons said Addyson needs help now . Hope : Heather and Adam Benton 's goal is that the move will help them find doctors 'who know what they are doing ' and that Addyson 's seizures can be reduced .
Addyson Benton , of Ohio , was diagnosed with myoclonic epilepsy at nine months old and has tried ten anti-seizure drugs with no result . The disease has delayed her communication and motor-skill growth . Family believes it 's in her best interest to seek non-psychoactive medical the Cincinnati Enquirer treatment in the form of cannabidol oil . CBD oil is usually taken orally through a syringe or an empty pill capsule .