Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis Use

 List of medical treatments, diseases, illnesses and/or chronic ailments and symptoms associated with Medicinal Cannabis Treatments as prescribed by licensed medical professionals:

Alzheimer’s Disease. A neurological disorder still being studied. Numerous medical studies suggest cannabis therapy provides symptomatic relief and works to moderate the progression of this disease.

ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. A fatal neurodegenerative disorder that occurs from the depletion of the motor neurons. Clinical research suggest that medical marijuana aids in chronic pain relief and moderating the progression of ALS.

Chronic Pain. Clinical trials have been funded by the FDA show that inhaled cannabis can significantly reduce and alleviate neurological symptoms associated with chronic pain.

Cancer. Recent research conclude THC induces apoptosis in Glioma (Cancer) cells. Presently, marijuana is commonly prescribed to aid patients in dealing with the reactions and side effects associated with chemotherapy.

Depression. Ongoing studies suggest that marijuana is beneficial in treating the symptoms of depression.

Dystonia. A neurological disease similar to Parkinson’s. Recent case studies show drastic improvements in subjective pain scores in patients immediately following cannabis therapy.

Fibromyalgia, A neurological disorder that sends pain signals to all of the nerves in the body. Clinical trials have shown that patients who used cannabis therapy noted significant and immediate improvements in reduction of pain and quality of life.

Gastrointestinal Disorders. Non-clinical trials suggest cannabis therapy may relieve many of the associated symptoms of GI.

Hepatitis C. Characterized by nausea and pain. Recent studies show that patients consuming cannabis have reduced pain and nausea.

HIV-AIDS, Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Cannabis therapy has been shown to help patients in treating associated symptoms of this disease, such as lack of appetite, anxiety and nausea.

Hypertension, high blood pressure. Ongoing clinical studies suggest that medical marijuana effectively treats hypertension by suppressing cardiac contractility and normalizing blood pressure.

MRSA. A disorder resistance to antibiotics and prescription drugs. Cannabis has shown to be effective in stopping the spread of MRSA.

MS, Multiple sclerosis. A a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. Numerous clinical studies have concluded that cannabis therapy treats symptoms related to MS such as pain, spasticity, depression, fatigue, and incontinence.

Muscle Relaxant. Marijuana has been shown to be a very effective muscle relaxer and can relieve spasms and pain.

Osteoporosis. A skeletal disease where the bones rapidly deteriorate. Around 35 million Americans are considered high risk for contracting this disease, and more than 10 million are living with it currently. Recent studies have suggested that cannabis therapy aids in slowing the development of osteoporosis.

Pruritus. Common symptom associated with various skin diseases. Ongoing clinical research has concluded that cannabis therapy effectively treats Pruritus.

PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. According to Dr Leveque, MD, PhD; those suffering from PTSD have determined their choice for PTSD. It is marijuana !

Rheumatoid Arthritis. A severe inflammatory disease that can result in the loss of limb functions and includes symptoms such as stiffness, pain, swelling and numbness. Ongoing clinical studies have suggested that cannabis therapy effectively treats the pain, swelling and stiffness in patients.

Sleep Apnea. Cannabinoids have been shown in research studies to be an effective suppressant, respiratory stabilizer and serotonin-blocker for instances of serotonin-induced exacerbation.

TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury. Grading scales exist to classify the severity of TBI. According to Professor Esther Shohami, of the Hebrew University School of Pharmacy, states: “We believe that this compound, that the brain itself produces, may serve as a neuroprotectant agent.”

Tourette’s Syndrome. Characterized by vocal and physical tics that cannot be controlled. Uncontrolled and open clinical trials suggest that cannabis therapy is an effective treatment method for this syndrome.

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