Did you know the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in medical marijuana can inhibit the growth of cancer cells? Research and testing are ever-evolving to shed some light on the benefits medical marijuana can have on patients who suffer from breast cancer. Today medical marijuana is used to treat a wide range of debilitating conditions and diseases…
Month: October 2018
Sativex is an emergent treatment option for spasticity in patients affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). This oromucosal spray, acting as a partial agonist at cannabinoid receptors, may modulate the balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters, leading to muscle relaxation that is in turn responsible for spasticity improvement. Nevertheless, since the clinical assessment may not be…
Millions of people are experimenting on themselves in the states that have legalized marijuana for recreational or medical use. There are now 30 states that permit some form of pot consumption. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, since 2010 more than 14,000 people have been dying annually from overdosing on these prescription painkillers. Doctors for marijuana in Florida have commented for more…
Cerebral palsy remains an incurable disorder, with symptoms ranging from mild spastic movements to severe seizures and the inability to control and use limbs. While research for a cure is still being conducted, scientists continue to focus on forms of effective treatment to help control the disorder’s symptoms. Research on medical marijuana and cerebral palsy is still limited, but findings…