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what’s known so far about medical marijuana and aphasia?

most u.s. states have approved marijuana for medical use, but the federal government still defines cannabis as having no accepted medical use.

by tom gaffey, the fresh toast

apr 4 2022
read time 3 minute read
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as of 2022, 39 u.s. states and the district of columbia have legalized cannabis for medical use. marijuana’s reported effectiveness in helping patients with various ailments has led the vast majority of states to allow its citizens access to medical marijuana programs.
while the number of states allowing marijuana for medical use is high and continues to grow, cannabis continues to be a schedule i drug on a federal level.
according to the drug enforcement administration (dea), schedule i drugs, substances or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. this means the majority of the states have approved marijuana for medical use, but the federal government still defines marijuana as having no accepted medical use.
this legal conundrum has put medicinal cannabis in a state of limbo. states can prescribe marijuana to patients in need, but at the same time, there is a limited ability for doctors and scientists to conduct necessary studies to unlock the true potential of medical marijuana. despite many proven benefits, significantly more research must still be done to understand its full medical potential.

one area where it’s becoming more understood is neurology. according to the premier neurology & wellness center , “although medical marijuana may not be ideal for treating every neurological condition, it has proven to be especially effective in managing seizures, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy.”

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while this is promising news for those with the aforentioned conditions, there are many other neurological disorders that could potentially benefit from further research and studies.

take neurological disorders like aphasia for example. it’s the condition actor bruce willis was recently diagnosed with , and why he has decided to step away from acting. as it stands, there have not been nearly enough studies done to understand whether or not marijuana can help with aphasia therapy.

“aphasia is a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. it can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written,” according to the mayo clinic . currently, aphasia is treated using a variety of therapies, including speech and other cognitive therapies.

it is important to carry out significantly more research studies on various neurological disorders, including aphasia.

“in general, cannabis can be a safe option to help with muscle spasms, pain, anxiety and sleep that may be related to the primary condition (aphasia) or the secondary effects of the primary condition,” eloise theisen, chief nursing officer for leaf411 and board-certified adult geriatric nurse practitioner, told the fresh toast .

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“we encourage anyone exploring cannabis with this condition to work with a knowledgeable cannabis healthcare professional to weigh the risks versus benefits of a cannabinoid treatment,” theisen advises.

the american academy of neurology wrote about its inability to properly research medical marijuana and its potential benefits as part of the group’s official position on the matter.

“the federal government currently classifies marijuana as a schedule i drug. efforts to conduct rigorous medical research and/or reclassify marijuana in the dea schedule will increase the potential for additional scientific data to inform clinicians and medical professionals.”
there is no denying that medical marijuana has come a long way in recent years, with reports that it is helping more americans than ever before.
until the federal government takes a new stance on marijuana and the way it is scheduled as a drug, however, many of its medicinal benefits may continue to remain elusive to many of those in need.

the freshtoast.com , a u.s. lifestyle site that contributes lifestyle content and, with their partnership with 600,000 physicians via skipta, medical marijuana information to the growthop.

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