Multiple Sclerosis

Over 350,000 people in the U.S. suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a debilitating, painful, and potentially fatal disorder of the central nervous system. Among young people, MS is the most common debilitating neurological disease—appearing most frequently between the ages of 20 and 40, with more women being affected than men. While symptoms vary from person to person, the most common is spasticity, which causes spasms, pain, and loss of function.

Some controlled studies have reported marijuana improved spasticity and tremors (to some degree) in patients with MS. Patients with MS have reported cannabis has a dramatic effect on their muscle spasms, balance, bladder control, tremors, eyesight, and speech. Many patients in wheelchairs have stated they are able to walk without aid when they have smoke marijuana.