“Examining the Use of Medical Marijuana for Alzheimer’s Patients” by Alaina Kuzmitsky
Penn State Dickinson Law student Alaina Kuzmitsky examines laws and studies focusing on legal use of marijuana for individuals suffering from symptoms associated with Alzheimer's Disease. Her post here was written as part of her research and writing projects for the seminar course on "Health Law, Policy and Ethics in an Aging World."
This post explores the current laws on medical marijuana and reviews benefits and drawback for management of symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. While there is currently no evidence to show cannabis can stop, reverse, or prevent dementia, the drug may be useful in relieving dementia-related symptoms.
Medical marijuana is currently legal in 40 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia. There are numerous tele-health services available to get a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. …
