Miracle Drug: Medical Marijuana Cures Child of Terminal Epilepsy

Mia Wilkinson

“Only until recently has medical marijuana received its deserved accolades by the mainstream media as a miracle drug; however, many in the medical industry are still leaving pot on the back-burner….until NOW.

A Canadian mother named Sarah Wilkinson has tangible claims about how cannabis has saved her disabled and once terminally ill daughter’s life.”

During an interview with the Toronto Sun, Wilkinson said “I assumed people who wanted it just wanted to get high” prior to her daughter’s marijuana use. However, once administering marijuana to her daughter with no other options from the pharmaceutical industry, Mia’s seizures went from 100 a day to 8 at most, changing her stance about the drug overnight. Results upon using the herb were immediate. Mia’s seizures ended within 24 hours of using the herb and now the Wilkinson’s don’t hesitate to call the drug a miracle.”

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/05/prweb11808330.htm

“Medical marijuana gives epileptic child new lease on life”  http://www.torontosun.com/2014/04/26/medical-marijuana-gives-epileptic-child-new-lease-on-life

“Medical Marijuana Helps Epileptic Child Suffering 100 Seizures a Day”  http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/medical-marijuana-helps-epileptic-child-suffering-100-seizures-day-1446463

“Marijuana Miracle: Epileptic Child Who Suffered 100 Seizures Daily ‘Gets Cured’ After Using the Herb”  http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/549768/20140428/marijuana-miracle-health-benefits-epilepsy-child-seizure.htm#.U2JQLehX-uY

http://www.thctotalhealthcare.com/category/epilepsy-2/

The Impact of State Medical Marijuana Legislation on Adolescent Marijuana Use.

“The state-level legalization of medical marijuana has raised concerns about increased accessibility and appeal of the drug to youth. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of medical marijuana legalization across the United States by comparing trends in adolescent marijuana use between states with and without legalization of medical marijuana…

CONCLUSIONS:

This study did not find increases in adolescent marijuana use related to legalization of medical marijuana.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24742758

“Legalizing medical marijuana doesn’t increase use among adolescents, study says” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140423102754.htm#.U1heqwRkPNA.twitter

The Effect of Medical Marijuana Laws on Crime: Evidence from State Panel Data, 1990-2006

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“Debate has surrounded the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes for decades. Some have argued medical marijuana legalization (MML) poses a threat to public health and safety, perhaps also affecting crime rates. In recent years, some U.S. states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes, reigniting political and public interest in the impact of marijuana legalization on a range of outcomes.

Relying on U.S. state panel data, we analyzed the association between state MML and state crime rates for all Part I offenses collected by the FBI.

Results did not indicate a crime exacerbating effect of MML on any of the Part I offenses. Alternatively, state MML may be correlated with a reduction in homicide and assault rates, net of other covariates.

 These findings run counter to arguments suggesting the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes poses a danger to public health in terms of exposure to violent crime and property crimes.
In sum, these findings run counter to arguments suggesting the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes poses a danger to public health in terms of exposure to violent crime and property crimes. To be sure, medical marijuana laws were not found to have a crime exacerbating effect on any of the seven crime types. On the contrary, our findings indicated that MML precedes a reduction in homicide and assault.”

“No correlation between medical marijuana legalization, crime increase: Legalization may reduce homicide, assault rates”   http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140326182049.htm

“Medical Marijuana’s Legalization Doesn’t Raise Crime Rates: Study”  http://consumer.healthday.com/mental-health-information-25/behavior-health-news-56/briefs-emb-3-26-5pmet-medical-pot-crime-plos-one-utd-release-batch-1198-686131.html

“Legalization of medical marijuana does not lead to increased crime, and may even be tied to lower rates of offenses such as assault and murder, a new study suggests.” http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20140326/medical-marijuanas-legalization-doesnt-raise-crime-rates-study

“Marijuana use reduces violent crime: Study”  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Marijuana-use-reduces-violent-crime-Study/articleshow/32777752.cms

“No, legalizing medical marijuana doesn’t lead to crime, according to actual crime stats…In fact, states that have legalized it appear to have seen some reductions in the rates of homicide and assault.”  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/03/26/no-legalizing-medical-marijuana-doesnt-lead-to-crime-according-to-actual-crime-stats/?tid=pm_business_pop

Marijuana pills and sprays ease MS symptoms

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“Multiple sclerosis is characterized by disrupted communication between the brain and the body, resulting in symptoms ranging from blurred vision to muscle weakness and pain. There is no cure for the condition, and therapies have proven difficult, as many have serious side effects.

But now, relief may come in the form of a medical marijuana pill.”

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/274517.php

AAN calls oral cannabinoids effective for MS pain, spasticity

“An expert panel organized by the American Academy of Neurology called oral cannabis extract the only complementary and alternative medicine unequivocally effective for helping patients with multiple sclerosis, specifically easing their pain and symptoms of spasticity, medicine possibly for as long as 1 year of treatment.”

http://www.clinicalpsychiatrynews.com/cme/click-for-credit-articles/single-article/aan-calls-oral-cannabinoids-effective-for-ms-pain-spasticity/6ca42663d197581d76107390a304ec4d.html

Study: Marijuana only alternative therapy showing promise for MS patients

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“Researchers said medical marijuana seems to be the only “alternative therapy” showing promise for helping those with multiple sclerosis.

Officials at Oregon Health and Science University said research shows therapies like massage and acupuncture aren’t as effective as medical marijuana.”

http://kfor.com/2014/03/24/study-marijuana-only-alternative-therapy-showing-promise-for-ms-patients-massage-acupuncture-dont/

Neurologists Say Medical Marijuana Effective in Treating MS

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“The American Academy of Neurology has become one of the first medical organizations in the U.S. to endorse the use of medical marijuana.

In new guidelines published in the journal Neurology, the Academy said oral cannabis, medical marijuana pills and medical marijuana spray may help ease symptoms of muscle spasticity and frequent urination caused by multiple sclerosis (MS).”

http://americannewsreport.com/nationalpainreport/neurologists-say-medical-marijuana-effective-treating-ms-8823383.html

Smoked Cannabis Reduces Some Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

“Controlled trial shows improved spasticity, reduced pain after smoking medical marijuana

A clinical study of 30 adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has shown that smoked cannabis may be an effective treatment for spasticity – a common and disabling symptom of this neurological disease.”

http://health.ucsd.edu/news/releases/Pages/2012-05-14-smoked-cannabis-reduces-symptoms-of-multiple-sclerosis.aspx

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“Medical marijuana eases some MS symptoms, neurologists report” http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-treating-ms-with-cannabis-20140324,0,2596095.story

Medical Marijuana Pills May Ease Some MS Symptoms: Review

Medical Marijuana Pills May Ease Some MS Symptoms: Review

“Medical marijuana pills and sprays might ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but most other alternative therapies do little to lessen the pain and muscle rigidity that often accompanies the disease, according to new guidelines.

To reach that conclusion, an expert panel from the American Academy of Neurology reviewed more than 40 years of research on alternative medicine treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS)…

The guidelines are published in the March 25 issue of the journal Neurology.”

http://consumer.healthday.com/public-health-information-30/marijuana-news-759/guideline-medical-marijuana-may-ease-some-ms-symptoms-686096.html#.UzDKXsAnP9M.twitter

“Marijuana May Ease Some Symptoms of MS, New Guidelines Find. Medical marijuana pills or an oral spray made from cannabis may help ease some of the painful spasms caused by multiple sclerosis that make day-to-day life hard for patients, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology.” http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/marijuana-may-ease-some-symptoms-ms-new-guidelines-find-n60626


Cannabis (Medical Marijuana) Treatment for Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson Disease: An Open-Label Observational Study.

“The use of cannabis as a therapeutic agent for various medical conditions has been well documented…The aim of the present open-label observational study was to assess the clinical effect of cannabis on motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD).

Analysis of specific motor symptoms revealed significant improvement after treatment…

There was also significant improvement of sleep and pain scores. No significant adverse effects of the drug were observed.

The study suggests that cannabis might have a place in the therapeutic armamentarium of PD.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24614667