More and more people are exploring medical marijuana, also called cannabis, as a treatment option for various chronic health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Several states have legalized medical cannabis, but because federal drug laws have prevented scientific investigations on cannabis and its components for many years, much is still unknown about its use for medical purposes. Patients have questions about it, and physicians are still feeling their way through the landscape of medicinal cannabis use. Dr. Danny Bega of Northwestern University’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center in Chicago, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, sheds light on some of the issues and concerns surrounding the use of medicinal cannabis.
Parkinson Canada welcomed expert Jonathan Zaid to speak about Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s disease. Jonathan is the founder and executive director of Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana. Jonathan Zaid discusses the issues and challenges associated with medical cannabis. He has advocated for patient rights on industry panels. This presentation is about 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of audience questions and answers. To read Parkinson Canada’s position statement on medical marijuana, visit http://www.parkinson.ca.
Watch Medical Marijuana’s effect on Parkinson’s. Aided by a fellow Parkinson’s patient and marijuana advocate, Larry tries medical marijuana for the first time. With a few drops of cannabis oil under his tongue, Larry’s severe dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements), loss of voice, and tremors are calmed within in minutes!
This documentary shows impressively, why everyone who needs help, should be able to get medical marijuana for their treatment.
