Marijuana has been used in various religions and cultures throughout the world for perhaps thousands of years.
It has become increasingly popular as both a social drug and a recognized medication for many ailments. Cannabis has a proven track record in fighting pain (such as in cancer and arthritis), glaucoma, epilepsy, asthma, anorexia nervosa, reducing nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, and muscle spasms. The efficacy of cannabis in treating neurological problems, including multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy is as yet unproven. However, its use for treating MS is approved in at least ten countries. It is used to treat pain relief, muscle spasms, nausea from cancer chemotherapy, poor appetite, and weight loss caused by chronic illness, such as HIV, seizure disorders, and Crohn’s disease, and others.
