{"id":1144,"date":"2012-05-15T08:01:26","date_gmt":"2012-05-15T08:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/?p=15550"},"modified":"2012-05-15T08:01:26","modified_gmt":"2012-05-15T08:01:26","slug":"new-study-confirms-benefits-of-marijuana-in-treating-ms-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/new-study-confirms-benefits-of-marijuana-in-treating-ms-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Confirms Benefits of Marijuana in Treating MS Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/new-study-confirms-benefits-of-marijuana-in-treating-ms-symptoms\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"234\" height=\"215\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ms-patients.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ms patients\" title=\"ms patients\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-15551\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/new-study-confirms-benefits-of-marijuana-in-treating-ms-symptoms\/attachment\/ms-patients\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-15551\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ms-patients-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Thousands, if not millions have been able to confirm that cannabis has helped provide them relief in a world where top medical care is often reserved for those with the right job or bank account.\u00a0 Conveniently lawmakers now often say \u201cthere is not enough research\u201d to support the idea that marijuana is an effective pain and psychological substance, though they rail against any research being performed in the area.\u00a0 Like any controversial issue, the opinion of the people is discarded or minimized in favor of men in white coats and links to the pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Many refuse to listen to our friends, family, and countless others who can only provide their honest and truthful experiences with marijuana.\u00a0 Of course our lawmakers condescend them and say their testimonies on their own bodies is insufficient and unqualified.\u00a0 Who is better suited to speak on matters of their body than the individual?<\/p>\n<p>This is not to the ignore the science at all as it is crucial to understanding why patients are feeling better.\u00a0 Personal stories regarding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/PMH0001747\/\" target=\"_blank\">multiple sclerosis<\/a> relief have been around for some time but now there is official scientific data to back it up.\u00a0 Many news outlets including <a href=\"http:\/\/vitals.msnbc.msn.com\/_news\/2012\/05\/14\/11700177-pot-smoking-may-help-relieve-symptoms-of-ms\" target=\"_blank\">msnbc.com<\/a> are reporting on study that was published in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Canadian Medical Association Journal<\/a> and performed at <a href=\"http:\/\/health.ucsd.edu\/specialties\/neuro\/specialty-programs\/Pages\/multiple-sclerosis-center.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Multiple Sclerosis Center at the University of California, San Diego<\/a>. The study showed marijuana reducing MS symptoms including pain and spasticity.\u00a0 Marijuana was shown to combat pain that was resistant to conventional MS treatments.\u00a0 The study involved 30 individuals with over half of the participants requiring walking aids.\u00a0 One drawback, according to researchers, was that cognitive ability was reduced after patients smoked marijuana and some patients complained of feeling \u201ctoo high.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ch.ic.ac.uk\/vchemlib\/mim\/bristol\/thc\/thc_text.htm\" target=\"_blank\">THC<\/a> is only one of many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Cannabinoids-What-are-Cannabinoids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">cannabinoids<\/a> and is typically associated with the \u201chigh\u201d feeling.\u00a0 Research into cannabinoids is showing so much promise and while opponents will jump all over the fact that some participants in the study were uncomfortable, the larger picture is so bright.\u00a0 Pain and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalmssociety.org\/about-multiple-sclerosis\/what-we-know-about-ms\/symptoms\/spasticity\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">spasticity<\/a> was reduced and future marijuana strains have the potential to reduce pain without making patients feel overwhelmed or \u201cstoned.\u201d\u00a0 Another cannabinoid,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clear-uk.org\/cbd-the-non-psychoactive-cannabinoid\/\" target=\"_blank\"> CBD<\/a>, has shown great promise in this area.<\/p>\n<p>The marijuana reform movement has been seeking to highlight the science behind what advocates claim.\u00a0 The breakthrough on MS is significant and will require further examination and hopefully other conditions will receive the necessary funding to be properly evaluated. \u00a0While the science of marijuana is fascinating it is not always accessible to everyone.\u00a0 With the help of labs such as <a href=\"http:\/\/thewercshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Werc Shop<\/a>, a sophisticated but approachable label system could change this in the future.\u00a0 However, for now, we need to stop ignoring our peers.\u00a0 For the unrefined scientific mind, personal experience is what we are able to recognize and serves as the greatest evidence.<\/p>\n<p>We may not understand how to identify cannabinoids under a microscope (though we are extremely appreciative of those who do) but we do notice when a person feels better and when their quality of life improves.\u00a0 Lawmakers have created a scenario where we ignore these people and say no other evidence is available, however their mistake lies in the fact that <strong><em>WE ARE <\/em><\/strong>compassionate and see mounting evidence piling up one patient testimony at a time.\u00a0 With personal stories and science now supporting marijuana\u2019s varied benefits, where will opponents turn to next?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"234\" height=\"215\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ms-patients.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ms patients\" title=\"ms patients\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-15551\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/new-study-confirms-benefits-of-marijuana-in-treating-ms-symptoms\/attachment\/ms-patients\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-15551\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ms-patients-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Thousands, if not millions have been able to confirm that cannabis has helped provide them relief in a world where top medical care is often reserved for those with the right job or bank account.\u00a0 Conveniently lawmakers now often say \u201cthere is not enough research\u201d to support the idea that marijuana is an effective pain and psychological substance, though they rail against any research being performed in the area.\u00a0 Like any controversial issue, the opinion of the people is discarded or minimized in favor of men in white coats and links to the pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0 Many refuse to listen to our friends, family, and countless others who can only provide their honest and truthful experiences with marijuana.\u00a0 Of course our lawmakers condescend them and say their testimonies on their own bodies is insufficient and unqualified.\u00a0 Who is better suited to speak on matters of their body than the individual?<\/p>\n<p>This is not to the ignore the science at all as it is crucial to understanding why patients are feeling better.\u00a0 Personal stories regarding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/PMH0001747\/\" target=\"_blank\">multiple sclerosis<\/a> relief have been around for some time but now there is official scientific data to back it up.\u00a0 Many news outlets including <a href=\"http:\/\/vitals.msnbc.msn.com\/_news\/2012\/05\/14\/11700177-pot-smoking-may-help-relieve-symptoms-of-ms\" target=\"_blank\">msnbc.com<\/a> are reporting on study that was published in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Canadian Medical Association Journal<\/a> and performed at <a href=\"http:\/\/health.ucsd.edu\/specialties\/neuro\/specialty-programs\/Pages\/multiple-sclerosis-center.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Multiple Sclerosis Center at the University of California, San Diego<\/a>. The study showed marijuana reducing MS symptoms including pain and spasticity.\u00a0 Marijuana was shown to combat pain that was resistant to conventional MS treatments.\u00a0 The study involved 30 individuals with over half of the participants requiring walking aids.\u00a0 One drawback, according to researchers, was that cognitive ability was reduced after patients smoked marijuana and some patients complained of feeling \u201ctoo high.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ch.ic.ac.uk\/vchemlib\/mim\/bristol\/thc\/thc_text.htm\" target=\"_blank\">THC<\/a> is only one of many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Cannabinoids-What-are-Cannabinoids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">cannabinoids<\/a> and is typically associated with the \u201chigh\u201d feeling.\u00a0 Research into cannabinoids is showing so much promise and while opponents will jump all over the fact that some participants in the study were uncomfortable, the larger picture is so bright.\u00a0 Pain and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalmssociety.org\/about-multiple-sclerosis\/what-we-know-about-ms\/symptoms\/spasticity\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">spasticity<\/a> was reduced and future marijuana strains have the potential to reduce pain without making patients feel overwhelmed or \u201cstoned.\u201d\u00a0 Another cannabinoid,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clear-uk.org\/cbd-the-non-psychoactive-cannabinoid\/\" target=\"_blank\"> CBD<\/a>, has shown great promise in this area.<\/p>\n<p>The marijuana reform movement has been seeking to highlight the science behind what advocates claim.\u00a0 The breakthrough on MS is significant and will require further examination and hopefully other conditions will receive the necessary funding to be properly evaluated. \u00a0While the science of marijuana is fascinating it is not always accessible to everyone.\u00a0 With the help of labs such as <a href=\"http:\/\/thewercshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Werc Shop<\/a>, a sophisticated but approachable label system could change this in the future.\u00a0 However, for now, we need to stop ignoring our peers.\u00a0 For the unrefined scientific mind, personal experience is what we are able to recognize and serves as the greatest evidence.<\/p>\n<p>We may not understand how to identify cannabinoids under a microscope (though we are extremely appreciative of those who do) but we do notice when a person feels better and when their quality of life improves.\u00a0 Lawmakers have created a scenario where we ignore these people and say no other evidence is available, however their mistake lies in the fact that <strong><em>WE ARE <\/em><\/strong>compassionate and see mounting evidence piling up one patient testimony at a time.\u00a0 With personal stories and science now supporting marijuana\u2019s varied benefits, where will opponents turn to next?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1074,643,52,330,9,315,1122,51,70,1,3,18,143,61],"tags":[3644,3216,2632,2908,2893,3692,2631,5,2622,2721,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1144"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1144"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1144\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}