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Medical Marijuana Directory
Medical marijuana treats specific conditions. Cannabinoids produce medicinal cannabis' effects. The most well known cannabinoids are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). THC produces cannabis' highs. CBD is the focus of its health benefits. Medical cannabis may ease pain and nausea, reduce epileptic seizures in epilepsy, or relieve stiffness in multiple sclerosis. Medicinal marijuana is legal in four states and two cities in the U.S. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about Medical Marijuana, how to treat it and much more.
Medical Reference
Medical Marijuana FAQ
Learn how medical marijuana works where it’s legal, what it’s used for and what side effects it might cause.
Medical Marijuana and Cancer
Some studies have found medical marijuana can ease some cancer symptoms and treatment side effects. Here's what to know if you're considering cannabis treatment.
CBD Oil and Medical Marijuana For Arthritis & RA
You may be wondering if marijuana may ease the pain and discomfort from rheumatoid arthritis. Here’s what to know.
MS and Medical Marijuana
With medical marijuana and CBD more available, you may want to learn if they could help ease your MS symptoms.
Features
Medical Marijuana: Regulations Clash
Compassionate Use Act of 1996, the law allows physicians to recommend cannabis, though not to prescribe it, for a wide range of medical ills without being 'punished or denied any right or privilege.'
Forbidden Medicine
If it weren't for his few daily tokes from marijuana cigarettes, Kiyoshi Kuromiya believes he would no longer be alive
Fibromyalgia and Medical Marijuana
WebMD asked the experts about the use of medical marijuana for treating fibromyalgia. Here is what they had to say about this controversial topic.
Medical marijuana Colorado
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Desperate Measures
Families move to Colorado seeking special type of marijuana to help their children's seizures.
Colorado Pot Law Pro/Con
Experts discuss the pros and cons of recreational marijuana use.
Expert: Why I Support Marijuana
Expert discusses why he supports the use of recreational marijuana.
What Is Medical Marijuana Used to Treat?
More and more states are legalizing marijuana to treat pain and illness. Find out what conditions it’s used for and the known side effects.