In this installment of our “Expert Voices” series, Parkinson’s News Today asked Dr. Michelle Sexton to answer some of your questions about cannabis. Sexton is a naturopathic doctor who completed pre- and postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Washington, where she studied the endocannabinoid system and its roles…

Some people with Parkinson’s disease find that using cannabis products helps to ease certain symptoms, according to results from a survey. The findings notably suggest that cannabis products with high levels of the chemical THC are more likely to induce both positive and negative effects in Parkinson’s patients. “These…

Christmas is just around the corner, and I’ve started thinking about gift ideas for people with Parkinson’s, particularly my dad, who is pretty practical. He usually prefers tools to knickknacks or sentimental items. He tells me to get him socks and Channellocks, which I’m happy to do. But I also…

Editor’s note: The Parkinson’s News Today team is providing in-depth coverage of the 2021 Virtual AAN Annual Meeting, April 17–22. Go here to read the latest stories from the conference. People with Parkinson’s disease are using more cannabis-based products, especially those containing cannabidiol (CBD), as a treatment option to ease…

A survey done in Germany showed that a majority of people with Parkinson’s disease were interested in exploring medical cannabis as a treatment option, with those already using it reporting positive effects. Notably, most non-users indicated that a lack of knowledge, and the fear of side effects, had stopped…

A consensus statement from the Parkinson’s Foundation declares there isn’t enough data yet to draw reliable conclusions about whether medical cannabis products might be beneficial in treating Parkinson’s disease, and calls for more research. For people with Parkinson’s who choose to use such products, the statement urges caution,…

These days, people with Parkinson’s disease tend to ask their doctors more questions about cannabis than any other subject; yet, few physicians have adequate answers for them. So says a new survey announced by the Parkinson’s Foundation, which plans a conference on that subject next month in Denver. The…