Active ingredient of cannabis has no effect on the progression of multiple sclerosis, study suggests
Friday, June 15, 2012 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
The first large non-commercial study to investigate whether the main active constituent of cannabis (tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) is effective in slowing the course of progressive multiple sclerosis shows that there is no evidence to suggest this; Although benefits were noted for those at the lower end of the disability scale.