Scientists are also conducting preclinical and clinical trials with marijuana and its extracts to treat numerous diseases and conditions, such as the following:
• autoimmune diseases (diseases that weaken the immune system):
• HIV/AIDS
• multiple sclerosis (MS), which causes gradual loss of muscle control
• Alzheimer’s disease, which causes loss of brain function, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior
• inflammation
• pain
• seizures
• substance use disorders
• mental disorders