Cannabis

Cannabis (popularly known as marijuana) is a hallucinogenic plant with over 500 components, 104 of which have been discovered so far. On the illicit drug market, there are numerous cannabis preparations available, including hashish, herbal cannabis (leaves and flowers), and oils.

Cannabis's therapeutic applications include: THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis which causes the drunkenness sought by many users. The American Academy of Neurology conducted a systematic assessment of publications on the use of cannabis in the management of multiple sclerosis, neurological diseases, and epilepsy from 1948 to November 2013. Only oral cannabis extracts (combined THC/CBD or CBD alone) shown efficacy in treating spasticity from lupus and central pain. Marijuana use and its harmful ramifications have grown in recent years.