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Cannabis legalization and Parkinson's disease. Advantages and disadvantages

March 24, 2024/0 comments/in To know better, Research and Development, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/from Jürgen

The discussion about the use of medical cannabis to treat various diseases has increased worldwide in recent years. The potential of cannabis-based therapies is being intensively researched, particularly for Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people.

Cannabis and Parkinson's - pros and cons

July 6, 2023/0 comments/in Research and Development, Therapies/from Jürgen

The effect of cannabis on Parkinson's is an active area of research, and there are several pieces of evidence that suggest cannabis could potentially have some benefits for people with Parkinson's. However, it is important to note that more studies are needed to confirm these findings and to understand the exact mechanisms of action. Here are some findings from previous studies: