Cannabis Use in Multiple Sclerosis: Excited Interest

Cannabis use in multiple sclerosis: excited interest.

Patterns of cannabis use among patients with multiple sclerosis.

To estimate the patterns and prevalence of cannabis use among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), 220 patients were surveyed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Seventy-two subjects (36%) reported ever having used cannabis for any purpose; 29 respondents (14%) reported continuing use of cannabis for symptom treatment. Medical cannabis use was associated with male gender, tobacco use, and recreational c...

Cannabis use as described by people with multiple sclerosis.

BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological diseases affecting young adults. The prevalence of MS in Alberta has been described as among the highest reported in the world, estimated at 217 per 100,000. Numerous anecdotal reports, and a few small empirical investigations have suggested that cannabis use may relieve the symptom experience of those with MS. The presen...

Cannabis in Multiple Sclerosis: Women’s Health Concerns

Women’s health has received greater attention with the recognition of significant differences in disease expression and drug action in men and women. Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder with important gender differences. MS patients have employed cannabis to treat a number of symptoms associated with the disease including spasticity, pain, tremor, fatigue, and autonomic dysfunction. T...

Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis—The Way Forward