Cerebral Palsy Qualifies for Medical Marijuana in Michigan

Although there is no cure for Cerebral Palsy, patients who are diagnosed with the disease can find relief with medical marijuana. Medical marijuana can be used to alleviate severe pain and muscle spasticity from THC. CBD can also help patients significantly reduce, or even eliminate the number of seizures those with Cerebral Palsy experience. While CBD is a component of the cannabis plant, it is non-psychoactive, and will not leave patients feeling ‘high’. CBD works with receptors in the body to minimize pain, inflammation, and anxiety. Medical marijuana can also help treat speech issues. Patients with Cerebral Palsy have difficulty communicating due to tightness in the facial muscles, tremors in the jaw or lips, and stuttering.

Since marijuana can be used to relax the muscles, especially when taken in the form of an edible, it can make it much easier for those with Cerebral Palsy to communicate. Muscle spasticity is another symptom that can be reduced with the use of cannabis. Cannabinoids such as THC bind with cannabinoid receptors in the body’s natural endocannabinoid system by reducing the levels of inflammatory proteins. When the level of proteins are reduced, it results in a suppression of the spasm response. There are a wide variety of options available at Michigan dispensaries to help those suffering from Cerebral Palsy find relief to their symptoms. Each patient is different with what works well to relieve their symptoms, which is why tracking your progress is important for finding consistent relief.