<div>Marijuana can be used to effectively treat people suffering from migraine headaches, new research has found.<br /><br />In the study, patients diagnosed with migraine headaches saw a significant drop in their frequency when treated with medical marijuana.<br /><br />The study, published in the journal Pharmacotherapy, examined patients diagnosed with migraines and treated with medical marijuana between 2010-2014. <br /><br />It found the frequency of migraines dropped from 10.4 to 4.6 headaches per month, a number considered statistically and clinically significant.<br /><br />Of the 121 patients studied, 103 reported a decrease in monthly migraines while 15 reported the same number and three saw an increase in migraines.<br /><br />"There was a substantial improvement for patients in their ability to function and feel better," said the study's senior author Laura Borgelt from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in the US. <br /><br />"Like any drug, marijuana has potential benefits and potential risks. It is important for people to be aware that using medical marijuana can also have adverse effects," Borgelt cautioned.<br /><br />Borgelt said cannabinoid receptors can be found throughout the body, including the brain, connective tissues and immune system. And they appear to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. <br /><br />Cannabinoids are a group of active compounds found in marijuana. These cannabinoids also seem to affect critical neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.<br /><br />"We believe serotonin plays a role in migraine headaches, but we are still working to discover the exact role of cannabinoids in this condition," Borgelt said.<br /><br />The study is one of the first to reveal a drop in migraine frequency due to medical marijuana. Borgelt said the results were quite remarkable but stressed the need for more controlled studies in the future.<br /><br /></div>
<div>Marijuana can be used to effectively treat people suffering from migraine headaches, new research has found.<br /><br />In the study, patients diagnosed with migraine headaches saw a significant drop in their frequency when treated with medical marijuana.<br /><br />The study, published in the journal Pharmacotherapy, examined patients diagnosed with migraines and treated with medical marijuana between 2010-2014. <br /><br />It found the frequency of migraines dropped from 10.4 to 4.6 headaches per month, a number considered statistically and clinically significant.<br /><br />Of the 121 patients studied, 103 reported a decrease in monthly migraines while 15 reported the same number and three saw an increase in migraines.<br /><br />"There was a substantial improvement for patients in their ability to function and feel better," said the study's senior author Laura Borgelt from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in the US. <br /><br />"Like any drug, marijuana has potential benefits and potential risks. It is important for people to be aware that using medical marijuana can also have adverse effects," Borgelt cautioned.<br /><br />Borgelt said cannabinoid receptors can be found throughout the body, including the brain, connective tissues and immune system. And they appear to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. <br /><br />Cannabinoids are a group of active compounds found in marijuana. These cannabinoids also seem to affect critical neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.<br /><br />"We believe serotonin plays a role in migraine headaches, but we are still working to discover the exact role of cannabinoids in this condition," Borgelt said.<br /><br />The study is one of the first to reveal a drop in migraine frequency due to medical marijuana. Borgelt said the results were quite remarkable but stressed the need for more controlled studies in the future.<br /><br /></div>