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Medical Marijuana For Alzheimer's Disease
What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's Disease is currently a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Virginia, and individuals experiencing symptoms related to Alzheimer's can schedule their appointment now.
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Alzheimer's Disease is a type of dementia that impairs memory, thinking and behavior which can grow severe enough to impact day to day life. Symptoms can include: ​
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Difficulty remembering newly learned information
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Disorientation
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Mood and behavior changes
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Deepening confusion about events, time and place
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Unfounded suspicions about family, friends and professional caregivers
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Serious memory loss
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Difficulty speaking, swallowing and walking
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How Medical Marijuana Can Help Alzheimer's Disease
There is evidence that shows that medical marijuana can help with many of the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Studies have shown that medical marijuana can slow the production of specific proteins that are linked to the progression of Alzheimer's and can help reduce that amount of a specific compound that is a trademark of the disease. These proteins and compounds create an inflammatory response in the brain which progresses that disease.
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The symptoms that medical marijuana can help alleviate in Alzheimer’s include aggression, insomnia, hallucinations, anxiety, and depression. Patients could have a much better quality of life when on medical marijuana, and that their life could be lengthened due to decrease in inflammation.
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Get Approved For Medical Marijuana Treatment
If you are a Virginia resident living with Alzheimer's Disease and are interested in medical marijuana treatment, we are here to help! Schedule an appointment today by calling us at 888-633-5808 or schedule online.