Can stroke victims benefit from marijuana use?

Stroke is a vascular problem. There is a decrease in the amount of oxygen going to the brain. This means neurons start to die, and brain function wipes out. read more

About 25 percent of stroke victims are under 65 years of age. Leading causes of strokes are high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, a weak heart, and simply the accumulated wear and tear of age. For those who survive a stroke, symptoms include difficulty speaking or full loss of speech, memory impairments, motor (movement) issues, challenges in writing, and even changes in personality. read more

Selected patients may benefit from carotid endarterectomy and the use of anticoagulants Clinical Trials, Studies and Publications – Effects of Marijuana, Cannabis, Cannabidiol and Hemp on Stroke: Cannabidiol prevents cerebral infarction via a serotonergic 5-hydroxytryptamine1A receptor-dependent mechanism. read more