Re: Marijuana Can Benefit Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Review Concludes
evilzona
> December 11, 2009 by Personal Liberty News Desk
>
> Marijuana can benefit multiple sclerosis patients, review concludesA
> new study conducted by the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation
> in Los Angeles suggests that cannabis can significantly reduce
> spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
>
> Researchers reviewed six separate studies where marijuana was used in
> MS patients, and found that five of the trials showed that the use of
> the drug reduced spasms and involuntary muscle tension while improving
> the individual’s mobility.
>
> "The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in MS appears to be
> comprehensive, and should be given considerable attention," said lead
> researcher Shaheen Lakhan.
>
> Lakhan stated that current conventional treatments may also reduce
> spasticity, but can be ineffective, difficult to obtain or associated
> with painful side-effects.
>
> Researchers do warn of potential repercussions of the use of medicinal
> marijuana, such as intoxication or addiction, but they add that
> "considering the distress and limitations spasticity brings to
> individuals with MS, it is important to carefully weigh the potential
> for side effects with the potential for symptom relief."
>
> Meanwhile, independent research has indicated that medicinal marijuana
> may also be helpful in controlling symptoms associated with glaucoma
> and certain forms of cancer.
lol, have anything that we dont already know there peter?
lisinopril and marijuana. wow, good stuff!
dav19...@nowhere.invalid
>December 11, 2009 by Personal Liberty News Desk
><snip>
>Researchers do warn of potential repercussions of the use of medicinal
>marijuana, such as intoxication or addiction, <snip>
Addiction? To MJ? The only addiction you can get to MJ is a
psychological addiction to it. It has no physically addictive
properties as far as I can tell. I used to smoke the stuff way back
when in high school. On graduation and heading for college I told
myself: "OK. Time to get act together." and quit smoking the stuff
cold. Just stopped right then.
I had absolutlely no problem doing so either.....unlike trying to quit
cigarettes which is damn near impossible without having a complete
bodily freak-out.
Pot is pretty safe to try for those interested in the possible
positive effects it may have on your MS symptoms IMO. If you don't
like it or it doesn't work, you can quit using it any time without
having a withdrawl process.
Unlike the opiate type drugs. There is a guy in my support group that
uses the opiate (fentanol (sp?)) patches for neuropathic pain. I am
worried that he is going to have a major problem trying to stop using
them in the future, i.e., addiction withdrawl type problems.
Dave