Positive Marijuana Research Database
This study set out to determine the effects of long term cannabis (marijuana) use on physical, mental, cognitive, and socio-economic aspects of health. 50 subjects under 45 years of age who had been taking cannabis almost daily for 5 years or more, had not taken any other intoxicants regularly, and were not having chronic mental […]
Since cannabinoid (marijuana components) receptors are found in movement related brain regions, some wished to evaluate the effect marijuana may have on human movement. 22 marijuana users average age twenty-four, were matched with 22 non marijuana users average age twenty-five. They completed screening tests, a gait and balance test, and a clinical neurological examination of […]
Between February and October of 2015, an anonymous web-based survey was hosted on the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society webpages. The survey collected demographic and cannabis use information, and used standardized questionnaires to assess neurological function, fatigue, balance, and physical activity participation. There were 595 participants whose data was used […]