Therapeutic Indications
Medical Cannabis around the world
While the recreational use of Cannabis is prohibited in most countries, its use for medical purposes is allowed in around 40 countries and in most USA states.
In Portugal cannabis can be used for the treatment of:
Chronic Pain
(oncological or nervous system diseases)
Appetite stimulant for palliative care
Treatment-resistant Glaucoma
Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries
Nausea and vomiting resulting from medication
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
Epilepsy and treatment of severe childhood seizure disorders
In other markets,
cannabis can also be used to treat:
Depression
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Insomnia
Axiety