Even though Sativex Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is made from cannabis extract, it won’t get you high

The plants grown by the GW Pharmaceutical are specifically grown to extract high quality cannabis for Sativex Multiple Sclerosis medicine to be used to treat MS symptoms; the plants used for Sativex MS therapy contain no psychoactive potential.  This is the result of 10 years of development, and so far it is paying off.  The drug relieves muscle stiffness in patients with MS.  Even though this is only one of the debilitating symptoms, any relief is welcome and improves the quality of life for these unfortunate patients.

Canada approves Sativex, MS patients worldwide await approval

The suffering from MS knows no boundaries but apparently relief from the symptoms does.  GW closely monitors the growth and production of the marijuana it uses to extract the cannabinoids.  It does so in hopes to allay fears that the plants will be diverted for recreational use.  These chemicals have plenty of anecdotal evidence in relieving pain symptoms for patients suffering everything from Arthritis to Cancer.  MS is notorious for muscle pain and stiffness suffering and the promise that Sativex Multiple Sclerosis treatment could provide welcome relief.  But so far Canada is the only country to give approval to use it for the treatment of neuropathic pain relief.  The company hopes that its closely guarded locations and the lack of psychoactive properties will lead to more countries giving clearance for its use.  It looks like European countries may finally be ready to give the go ahead.  The UK just got on-board in June of 2010 and Spain looks ready to follow with their approval.  If it catches on in Europe, it is likely that the United States will eventually allow the company to market Sativex MS therapy as well.  Medical marijuana laws were slow to gain steam in the states but know it looks like that pace is accelerating.  MS patients can only hope that it will be approved sooner than later.  Any relief is welcome relief and this looks to be one more way to relieve the suffering until a cure is one day found.

Sativex Multiple Sclerosis treatment is supplied as a spray.  The spray can be used directly in the mouth or as a nasal spray.  This is a decision best made by your doctor, as there are benefits to both, and your treatment plan needs to be individualized.