Seizure Disorder and Cannabis
November 10th, 2008 Posted in ConditionsWhat symptoms can Cannabis relieve?
Although Tetrahydrocannabinol or “THC” is the most known of the compounds in marijuana, at least 66 cannabinoids have been isolated from this plant. The effects of most of these compounds is still unknown and it is widely believed that it is the combination of these chemicals which creates the diverse range of medical benefits including, but not limited to, pain relief.
A study of 160 patients at a Canadian epilepsy centre found that 21% of 160 participants had used marijuana in the past year, with 68% reporting beneficial effects on seizure severity and 54% reporting a decrease in seizure frequency. Twenty-four percent also responded that they had heard that marijuana is an effective treatment for their seizures. Moreover, 40% of the respondents would be willing to participate in a clinical trial evaluating the impact of marijuana on seizures.
One Response to “Seizure Disorder and Cannabis”
By Hollie G. on Sep 24, 2009
If you ever need any more volunteers for those studies, I definitely volunteer. I have epilepsy and marijuana has done wonders for me. My seizures are triggered by stress, so the marijuana would help get my endorphins going, and keep my stress levels lower so my head doesn’t go into seizure mode.