What conditions may cannabis treat?
Medical cannabis may help treat various ailments and medical conditions. It’s important to review all medical history with your provider in order to achieve wellness goals.
Physical Health
Chronic pain
Inflammation
Muscle spasms
Nausea and vomiting (e.g., due to chemotherapy)
Epilepsy and seizure disorders
Glaucoma
Appetite stimulation (e.g., for patients with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy)
Multiple sclerosis symptoms
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Mental Health
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Insomnia
Bipolar disorder (in some cases)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Crohn's disease
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Huntington's disease
Tourette syndrome
Neuropathic pain
Headaches and migraines syndrome
Others
Cancer (symptom management and potentially some anti-cancer effects)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms
Substance use disorders (as part of treatment programs)