5 Diseases that Medical Marijuana Could Help

Studies have shown that medical marijuana use can have a beneficial effect on a number of diseases, including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, cancer and chronic pain.

Now that medical marijuana is legal in nearly half the states in the U.S., researchers can begin studying the benefits of this once-taboo drug on a variety of diseases and health conditions. From arthritis to PTSD, HIV, cancer and Alzheimer’s, people are turning to cannabis to find relief from pain, anxiety and other health issues. Where can this drug have the biggest impact? Here are five diseases that medical marijuana could help:

1. Epilepsy

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