Cannabis effect on spasticity in spinal cord injury.
A study was done to examine the perceived effects of cannabis on spasticity of spinal cord injured persons. Data compiled from 43 questionnaires of spinal cord injured persons suggested the following: 1) spinal cord injured persons reported decreased spasticity with marijuana use; 2) present use of marijuana correlated positively with past use; and 3) the person's reference or peer group contributed significantly to current use. The study suggests the need to examine the relationship between measurable and reported changes in spasticity.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002188:Cannabis; D006801:Humans; D002189:Marijuana Abuse; D008875:Middle Aged; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires