An open-label pilot study of cannabis-based extracts for bladder dysfunction in advanced multiple sclerosis.

Authors: C. M. Brady, R. DasGupta, C. Dalton, O. J. Wiseman, K. J. Berkley, C. J. Fowler
Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 1 August 2004
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The majority of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) develop troublesome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Anecdotal reports suggest that cannabis may alleviate LUTS, and cannabinoid receptors in the bladder and nervous system are potential pharmacological targets. In an o…

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Chronic Cannabis Use in the Compassionate Investigational New Drug Program

Authors: Ethan Russo, Mary Lynn Mathre, Al Byrne, Robert Velin, Paul J. Bach, Juan Sanchez-Ramos, et al
Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, 2002
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The Missoula Chronic Clinical Cannabis Use Study was proposed to investigate the therapeutic bepnefits and adverse effects of prolonged use of “medical marijuana” in a cohort of seriously ill patients. Use of cannabis was approved through the Compassionate Inves-tigational New…

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