Parkinson's Disease

  Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that can cause uncontrollable movements, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination. This condition is caused by the impairment of or a loss of nerve cells in the area of the brain that controls movement, the basal ganglia. This leads to a lack of dopamine which is an important neurotransmitter for fine-tuning movements.[1] For individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, marijuana use can aid with anxiety, pain, nausea, and sleep dysfunction. In a study assessing 40 different Parkinson’s Foundation Centers, up to 95% of neurologists report that their patients with PD have asked to be prescribed marijuana. However, marijuana use may also lead to a loss of balance, hallucinations, dizziness, and, most importantly, executive function.[2]The data regarding this topic, like most topics considering marijuana use, is far and few between and should be further researched. 

[1]https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8525-parkinsons-disease-an-overview

[2]https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/medical-marijuana