Live Science has rounded up promising evidence that medical marijuana may help people with certain conditions, including but not limited to:
- Cancer Nausea
- Cancer Vomiting
- Cancer Chronic Pain
- Cancer Suppressed Appetite
- Multiple Sclerosis Pain
- Nerve Pain
The active ingredient in marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has been shown to increases appetite and reduces nausea. Another chemical in marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD), may decrease pain and inflammation and help with muscle-control problems, according to NIDA. Both THC and CBD belong to a group of chemicals called cannabinoids.
Full Article: Rettner, Rachael. “Healing Herb? Marijuana Could Treat These 5 Conditions.” Live Science. Purch, 12 Aug. 2016. Web. 16 May 2017. <http://www.livescience.com/55750-medical-marijuana-conditions-treat.html>.
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