States around the country have legalized medical marijuana. The American public largely supports the legalization of medical marijuana. At large percentage of the public believes the drug should be legal for medical uses, and recreational pot usage is less controversial than ever, with at least 60 plus percent of Americans in support. Even though some medical benefits…
More than half of U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana in some form, and more are considering bills to do the same. Yet while many people are using marijuana, the FDA still hasn’t approved it as a treatment because there haven’t been enough studies to prove that it’s safe and effective.Why hasn’t…
In 1996 the therapeutic uses of marijuana in easing the symptoms of serious illnesses like HIV, cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, and glaucoma. Recently, marijuana’s potential value for treating chronic pain has garnered attention as an alternative to opioids. Nationally, support for marijuana has never been stronger. Seventy-two percent of Democrats and a narrow majority of Republicans support legalization, according to Gallup. Strong public support and successive waves of state-level legalization in election…
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…
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…
In a cultural moment where the legalization of cannabis is gaining momentum, more and more people seek its medicinal properties to treat certain conditions. Despite growing support in favor of using medical marijuana, complications can still arise from a legal standpoint. The federal government still criminalizes (and penalizes) the use, sale, and distribution of cannabis….
According to scientific literature, people who use weed have higher levels of depression and depressive symptoms than those who do not use cannabis – this is not necessarily a statement of cause, but there is a link there. Frequent or heavy use in adolescence can also predict depression or anxiety later on in life –…
Florida democratic candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is making medical marijuana a key part of her platform. The South Florida lobbyist is calling for federal legislation and vowing to expand the state’s medical marijuana industry. Fried sprung onto the national stage after Wells Fargo closed her campaign account for receiving donations from medical marijuana activists. Since…