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Medical Marijuana and Multiple Sclerosis

Use of Medical Marijuana for Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (also known as MS) is painful and degenerative disease of the central nervous system. MS slowly cripples its victims and in the end leads to death in some cases. It affects victim’s vision, memory, hearing, moves and balance. The average age of patients with MS disorder is 20-40 years. Even though no cure has been found for multiple sclerosis, this disease is not fatal. Treatment usually consists of medications, such as: barbiturates, steroids, tranquilizers, and opiates. These drugs simply help the patient to manage disorder symptoms for a limited time but are also known to cause severe side effects that interrupt normal routine. These “high risk” side effects include weakness, nausea, abdominal cramps, loss of appetite, seizures and many others. Marijuana use, on the other hand, has side effects that are mild and are classified as “low risk” side effects. How Marijuana Use Can Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients A...

Jack Flash Marijuana Strain Review & Info

Jack Flash Strain Marijuana type: Indica dominant hybrid (usually around 60% Indica/40% Sativa) Lineage/Genetics: Jack Herer x Awards: Cannabis Cup Winner Price: $40 to $60 per 1/8oz or $300 to $400 per oz Flowering Time: 8 to 10 weeks Typical Yield: Heavy Jack Flash Strain Review You don't need to be a bud-tender or weed connoisseur of any kind to have heard of the renowned line of Jack marijuana strains. If you've ever been into a pot dispensary then you've probably seen at least one of the Jack strains featured on the dispensary menu, and if you've been using high-grade weed for recreational purposes for a decent amount of time, then chances are you've smoked a Jack marijuana strain before. Decedent of the famous Jack Herer strain , an extremely popular and well known strain of indica medical marijuana, Jack hybrid strains are normally an excellent choice for marijuana users looking for a good indica/sativa high. A popular pick at pot shops, Jack ...

Medical Marijuana and Chronic Pain Relief

Using Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain More than 76 million Americans are suffering from chronic pain due to various reasons. It disrupts their normal routine and often can’t be relieved to an adequate level by standard pain relief treatments. Scientists have been working for years, trying to discover alternative and most importantly more effective ways of relieving chronic pain. Chronic Pain Definition Even though definition of “chronic pain” may have a wide understanding, all health organizations clearly state what level of pain can be considered for medical cannabis. There are a number of diseases and symptoms whose patients’ suffer from severe enough pain to be eligible for medical marijuana treatment. Diseases or ailments with symptoms that commonly include chronic pain and are regularly treated with medicinal cannabis include the following: Fibromyalgia Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Scoliosis Osteoporosis Arthritis HIV-related neurop...

Marinol Marijuana Pharmaceutical

Marinol Marinol (also known as dronabinol) is legal pharmaceutical alternative to smoking natural marijuana. Marinol is designated chemically and is produced as a round gelatin capsule, which contains the active ingredient – synthetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC). Marinol capsules are taken orally and there are multiple dosages available: 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg. When Marinol May Be Prescribed? Marinol has been found to be beneficial for treating some symptoms and ailments similar to those treated with the use of natural cannabis, or medical marijuana.  It has proven helpful to cancer patients suffering from nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Dronabinol is also prescribed for HIV/AIDS patients, to assist them with their loss of appetite. Marinol Dosage Take Marinol only as directed by your doctor. Your dose is based on your body size and medical condition. Usually patients begin their treatment on a low dose of Marinol and their doctor gradually incr...

How is Marijuana used Medicinally

Medicinal Use of Marijuana For more than 4000 years, marijuana plants have been used for medical reasons. Even our deep ancestors were using this plant for religious purposes and it has really predated the medical use of marijuana. Medical marijuana (also known as medical cannabis) – is a widespread form of herbal medicine and helps a lot of patients with specific diseases or syndromes. A large number of studies claim use of medical marijuana to be helpful in the treatment of all kinds of different diseases, even relieving pain for patients with HIV/AIDS. Marijuana is illegal for general (or recreational) use and is world’s most illegal drug, but it also is one of the most popular forms of herbal therapy. After countless research papers released and case studies done, use of medicinal marijuana has been decriminalized in 16 of 50 US states. In these 16 states medical marijuana is sold in dispensaries and recommendation from physician is required in order to purchase anything over ...

Colorado Medical Marijuana Pictures

MMJ Picture Gallery Here are some photos from our teams recent exposure to medical marijuana in Colorado.  Hope you enjoy! Banana Kush Strain Banana Kush Romulan Strain Romulan Sour Diesel Ingrid Marijuana Strain G13 Strain Shiva Skunk Strain Train wreck Ogiesel Mowie Wowie White Shark Durban Poison Strain Medical Marijuana Strains from Colorado Alternative Medicine NYC Diesel

Colorado Marijuana Dispensaries Map