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Marijuana.ca offers Canadians helpful and reliable information and resources about marijuana, its therapeutic potential to treat various ailments, testimonials, studies, and how Canadians can access medical marijuana through the legal MMPR system in Canada.
The marijuana plant has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments in ancient China, India and Greece. More recently, there has been a torrent of interest in this complex plant that has garnered the attention of researchers, health practitioners and patients in North America.
In Canada, patients have a constitutional right to access Medical Marijuana for medical purposes through the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulation (MMPR).
For Canadians who are considering Marijuana as a medicine
Information - Cannabis (Marihuana, marijuana)
Source: Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/info/cons-eng.php
The courts in Canada have ruled that the federal government must provide reasonable access to a legal source of marijuana for medical purposes.
The production of marijuana for medical purposes by individuals is illegal. The only legal source of marijuana for medical purposes is from a licensed producer.
About This Product
What the product may be used for
Your health care practitioner may have authorized the use of cannabis (marihuana, marijuana) for the relief of one or more of the following symptoms associated with a variety of disorders which have not responded to conventional medical treatments. These symptoms (or conditions) may include: severe refractory nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy; loss of appetite and body weight in cancer patients and patients with HIV/AIDS; pain and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis; chronic non-cancer pain (mainly neuropathic); severe refractory cancer-associated pain; insomnia and depressed mood associated with chronic diseases (HIV/AIDS, chronic non-cancer pain); and symptoms encountered in the palliative/end-of-life care setting. This is not an exhaustive list of symptoms or conditions for which cannabis may be authorized for use by your health care practitioner.
The potential therapeutic and adverse effects associated with cannabis use may vary depending on the amount of cannabis used and the concentration of cannabinoids in the cannabis product, the frequency of cannabis use, the patient's age and medical condition, previous experience with cannabis or cannabinoids, and the use of other prescription or non-prescription drugs. For more detailed information on potential therapeutic uses and adverse effects, please consult the "Information for Health Care Professionals: Cannabis (marihuana, marijuana) and the Cannabinoids".
What the active ingredients might be
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Cannabidiol (CBD)
The type and amount of these ingredients may vary depending on the cannabis strain.
What the product does
The principal active ingredient in cannabis (THC) acts on very specific targets found in the body known as cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoids may also have targets other than the cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoid receptors are found throughout the body, in most tissues and organs, but they are especially numerous in the brain and nervous system. Cannabinoid receptors are involved in the regulation of many bodily functions including: brain and nervous system activity, heart rate and blood pressure, digestion, inflammation, immune system activity, perception of pain, reproduction, wake/sleep cycle, regulation of stress and emotional state and many other functions. For more detailed information, please consult the "Information for Health Care Professionals: Cannabis (marihuana, marijuana) and the Cannabinoids".
How the product is supplied
Dried marijuana plant material, fresh marijuana and cannabis oil.
How to store the product
Store in a cool place, preferably away from light and air. See manufacturer's instructions on the product label for recommended storage conditions.
Keep marijuana out of the reach of children and locked in a safe place to prevent theft and misuse. This product should not be shared with anyone else.
Links to Scientific Research and Clinical Studies on Medical Marijuana
Cannabis-Med.Org - Clinical Studies and Case Reports
On this site you will find clinical studies with cannabis or single cannabinoids in different diseases and case reports on the use of cannabis by patients.
You may search for diseases (indications), authors, medication, study design (controlled study, open trial, case report etc.) and other criteria.
Please visit Cannabis-Med.org
Project CBD
Project CBD is a non-profit educational service dedicated to promoting and publicizing research into the medical utility of cannabidiol (CBD) and other components of the cannabis plant.
Please visit ProjectCBD.Org
Centre for Medical Cannabis Research (CMCR)
University of California's Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR). The purpose of the Center is to coordinate rigorous scientific studies to assess the safety and efficacy of cannabis and cannabis compounds for treating medical conditions.
Please visit CMCR.ucsd.edu
PubMed
1023 Articles with the search criteria of (Cannabis OR Marijuana) AND (Pain)
Please visit PubMed.gov
PubMed
89 Articles with the search criteria of (Palliative OR Hospice) AND (Cannabis OR Marijuana)
Please visit PubMed.gov
US National Library of Medicine: Journal Citation Database
The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Selective Literature review
Please visit PubMed Central
Links to Resources
Marijuana.Ca has provided the following links to resources as references for visitors to the site and does not endorse the content contained within the links that are provided.
Cannabinoid Research Organizations
Community-based Healthcare Organizations
Non-Governmental / Non-Profit Organizations
Governmental Organizations
Canada - Health Canada Office of Cannabis Medical Access
* The material on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for a health care provider's consultation. Please consult your own appropriate health care provider about the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your own symptoms or medical conditions. The information herein does not constitute health, legal or technical advice.
