Excitotoxicity and Medical Marijuana (Cannabis)

Excitotoxicity and Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) Summary. In Excitotoxicity, nerve cells suffer damage or death when the levels of otherwise necessary and safe neurotransmitters such as glutamate, AMPA, or NMDA become pathologically high resulting in excessive stimulation of receptors. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter with an important function in the brain. However, at high levels, Glutamate [...]

Parkinson’s Disease and Medical Marijuana (Cannabis)

Parkinson's disease and Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) Parkinson's disease is one of the core certifying conditions qualifying one for treatment with Medical Cannabis. This indicates that scientific evidence shows clear benefits from using medical cannabis. Summary: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, neurodegenerative disorder likely due to a condition called Excitotoxicity causing progressive death of dopamine-producing [...]