Pros and Cons of Medical Cannabis use by People with Chronic Brain Disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the world and there is growing concern about the mental health effects of cannabis use. These concerns are at least partly due to the strong increase in recreational and medical cannabis use and the rise in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels. Cannabis is widely used to self-medicate by older people and people with brain disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Objective

This review provides an overview of the perceived benefits and adverse mental health effects of cannabis use in people with ALS, MS, AD, PD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Results

The reviewed studies indicate th

SUBMITTER: Suryadevara U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5652027 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature