Neurological Conditions
Explore neurological conditions, their impact on everyday life, and what is known about the potential role of medicinal cannabis in certain circumstances under professional medical guidance.
What Are Neurological Conditions?
Neurological conditions affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves or other parts of the nervous system. They encompass a broad range of disorders with different causes, symptoms and treatment needs.
Depending on the condition, symptoms may affect movement, sensation, cognition, sleep, pain or other aspects of everyday life. Proper diagnosis and individual medical assessment are therefore particularly important.
Explore Treatment Information →Understanding Its Potential Role
Cannabinoid-based medicines have been studied in relation to several neurological symptoms and conditions. The quality of evidence, appropriate formulations and potential benefits vary depending on the specific condition and individual patient.
Symptom Management
Treatment may focus on specific symptoms associated with a diagnosed neurological condition.
Movement & Spasticity
Certain cannabinoid medicines have been investigated for symptoms such as muscle spasticity in specific neurological disorders.
Specialist Consideration
Some neurological uses require particularly careful diagnosis, monitoring and specialist involvement.
Quality of Life
Neurological care may also consider mobility, comfort, sleep and overall day-to-day wellbeing.
Neurological Conditions & Symptoms
Research into medicinal cannabis spans a number of neurological disorders and symptoms. This does not mean medicinal cannabis is appropriate or proven effective for every condition listed below.
Not Every Neurological Condition Is the Same
Neurological disorders differ in their causes, progression, symptoms and established treatments. For this reason, medicinal cannabis should not be viewed as a single treatment approach for all neurological conditions.
A healthcare professional can consider the diagnosis, current medicines, treatment history, potential interactions and available clinical evidence before determining whether cannabinoid-based treatment should be considered.
Diagnosis
The specific neurological diagnosis is important when considering treatment options.
Current Treatment
Existing medicines and therapies should be considered as part of a clinical review.
Individual Risk & Benefit
Potential benefits, side effects and interactions vary between patients.
CBD, THC & Neurological Health
CBD and THC are different cannabinoids with distinct effects. The cannabinoid, formulation and balance used in medicinal cannabis treatment can depend on the condition and individual clinical circumstances.
Cannabidiol
CBD is non-intoxicating. Specific pharmaceutical CBD preparations have established medical uses in certain forms of epilepsy, while research into other neurological applications continues.
Tetrahydrocannabinol
THC is intoxicating and is present in some cannabinoid-based medicines. Depending on the condition, THC-containing formulations may require careful consideration of potential benefits, side effects and individual risk factors.
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If you have a diagnosed neurological condition and would like to understand whether medicinal cannabis may be appropriate for your circumstances, you can begin by completing our confidential online assessment.
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Clinical Review
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Where appropriate, discuss potential next steps with a qualified healthcare professional.
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