Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Cannabinoids

ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is a fatal motor neuron disease, affecting an estimated 30,000 Americans. ALS causes the degeneration of nerves that control voluntary muscle movement, like those that allow us to chew, speak, and walk.

Patient Stories, ScienceDiana HahnMarch 7, 2018ALS, Neuroprotection, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Pain, Appetite, Sleep, Muscle Relaxation Comments

Cannabis for Wasting Syndrome

Cachexia, or wasting syndrome, is defined by weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite in a person who is not actively trying to lose weight.

ScienceDiana HahnAugust 18, 2017Wasting Syndrome, HIV, AIDS, Alzheimer's, Appetite, Weight Loss/Gain, Endocannabinoid System, Nausea, CB1 Receptor, THC

Using Cannabis to Manage HIV and AIDS

HIV/AIDS patients use medical cannabis to treat pain, nausea, loss of appetite, anxiety, and depression.

ScienceDiana HahnAugust 15, 2017HIV, AIDS, Appetite, Nausea, Anxiety, Palliative Care, Depression, Pain Comment

Effects, Side Effects, Adverse Effects

The effects of cannabis can be as variable as the individual patients who use this medicine. Learn more about therapeutic, side, and adverse effects.

Science, PhysiciansDiana HahnJuly 31, 2017Side Effects, Adverse Effects, Therapeutic Effects, Metabolism, Cannabinoids, Terpenes, Delivery Method, Appetite, Pain, Psychoactivity, Intoxication, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis, Cardiac Risks, Overdose Comment

Cancer and Cannabis: Palliative and Antitumor Effects

There is clear evidence that cannabinoids can be an effective palliative care option for cancer patients.

ScienceDiana HahnJuly 27, 2017Cancer, Palliative Care, Anti-Tumor, Weight Loss/Gain, Appetite, Anxiety, Pain, Nausea, Depression, THC, CBD, CB1 Receptor, CB2 Receptor, Metastasis

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