Neurological Disorders
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Medicinal cannabis and neurological disorders
Roughly 250,000 Australians* live with epilepsy [1].
Cannabinoids in medical cannabis, particularly CBD, have anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anticonvulsant properties that show some promise in managing symptoms such as seizures, muscle spasms, and tremors associated with common neurological disorders [2].
*Figures are based on the Australian population in Feb 2017 of 24.6 million.
Types of neurological disorders and possible treatment options
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
A chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness and cognitive impairment
Multiple Sclerosis
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Epilepsy
A neurological disorder characterised by unexpected and recurrent seizures, which can cause symptoms such as convulsions and loss of consciousness
Epilepsy
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Parkinson’s Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system, causing tremors, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with balance
Parkinson’s Disease
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with medical cannabis
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Thoughts from the community...
"Marijuana (cannabis) has been used medicinally for centuries. It has been shown to be effective in treating a range of conditions."
"He gave me this bottle of tincture and taught me to use drops under my tongue. My pain decreased dramatically. I was stunned."
“[Medicinal cannabis] is not a silver bullet but it just gives you a bit of reprieve. The best thing is that it is grown in controlled environments."
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