Marijuana: Could it slow Parkinson’s Disease Progression?

Written by Marie Ellis

Published: Friday 9 December 2016

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological illness in the United States, causing tremors, slowness of movement, postural instability, and impaired balance and coordination. But findings from a new review suggest symptoms of the condition could be improved with marijuana.

A new review suggests medical marijuana could improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but more research is warranted.

The review was led by Prof. Zvi Loewy, from the Touro College of Pharmacy in New York, NY. It is published in the journal Parkinson’s Disease….

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