Medical marijuana may help treat migraines
Cannabinoids found in marijuana seem to affect critical neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. (Photo: Thinkstock)
Marijuana can be used to effectively treat people suffering from migraine headaches, new research has found.
In the study, patients diagnosed with migraine headaches saw a significant drop in their frequency when treated with medical marijuana.
The study, published in the journal Pharmacotherapy, examined patients diagnosed with migraines and treated with medical marijuana between 2010-2014.
It found the frequency of migraines dropped from 10.4 to 4.6 headaches per month, a number considered statistically and clinically significant.
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Of the 121 patients studied, 103 reported a decrease in monthly migraines while 15 reported the same number and three saw an increase in migraines.
“There was a substantial improvement for patients in their ability to function and feel better,” said the study’s...
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