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Is Medical Marijuana the answer to ALS?

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 23:37

While a successful, albeit brief spell in the new media spotlight courtesy of the Ice Bucket Challenge craze in 2014 raised the profile of ALS somewhat, the neurogenerative disorder remains a heart-wrenching and debilitating incurable disease.

With a short life expectancy upon diagnosis and incapacitating symptoms, treatment for ALS is invaluable. A 2014 study by the American Academy of Neurology suggested that Medical Marijuana could be the most effective treatment for the endless list of symptoms associated with the disease.
The study surveyed ALS patients who reported current or prior use of medical marijuana to treat their symptoms. The returned results indicated the following:

– 75% considered Medical Marijuana very effective for providing appetite stimulation.
– 65% considered Medical Marijuana very effective for aiding sleep.
– 80% considered Medical Marijuana very effective for relieving anxiety.
– 70% considered Medical Marijuana very effective for relieving ...

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