Posts Tagged ‘illnesses’

Medical Cannabis and Arthritis

Posted by Dianne Morgan on January 26th, 2010 under benefitsTags: , ,  • 6 Comments

Marijuana is an effective painkiller. It also regulatesthe immune system and reduces inflammation; the very problems that plague arthritis sufferers.

Medical Marijuana and Tardive Dyskinesia

Posted by admin on June 3rd, 2009 under articlesTags: ,  • 1 Comment

What is tardive dyskinesia?
Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder that results in muscular dysfunction of the face and limbs. The disorder is caused by the long-term use of antipsychotic drugs, particularly older generation antipsychotic drugs.
How does a person get tardive dyskinesia?
Prolonged exposure to antipsychotic drugs is the primary reason why tardive dyskinesia occurs in a [...]