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Qualifying Conditions in the State of Hawai'i

ALS

Based on what we know about the endocannabinoid system, phytocannabinoids, and nerve damage, cannabis holds promise as a tool for managing the progression of ALS....

Cancer

Perhaps more than any other indication for the use of medical cannabis, treating cancer is dependent on the individual’s diagnosis and staging....

Epilepsy

It is important to start low and slowly increase cannabis dosing, and to monitor other medications with a qualified healthcare professional....

Glaucoma

To keep eye pressure at safe levels at all times, a combination of long-acting prescription medications and cannabis may give the best results....

HIV/AIDS

According to research, almost 25% of HIV/AIDS patients use cannabis to manage pain, nausea, loss of appetite, anxiety, and depression....

IBD & IBS (Crohn's Disease)

Combining cannabis delivery methods may be beneficial to get quick and lasting relief from GI disorders....

Lupus

Using cannabis for symptoms early in the onset of a flare, and on a regular basis during painful periods, may provide the most benefit....

Multiple Sclerosis

THC can be a helpful medicine because it activates the CB1 receptors, however some patients are sensitive to the intoxicating effects....

Nausea

Many patients have had success managing nausea with cannabis even though we don’t yet know all the mechanisms by which the endocannabinoid system is involved....

Pain

Delivery methods make a big difference when it comes to onset time (how fast the medicine works) and length of effects....

PTSD

Many PTSD patients have benefited from cannabis medicine, however it is important to be aware that the intoxicating effects of THC can exacerbate symptoms....

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anecdotally, whole plant medicine that includes other cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids has been most effective in managing rheumatoid arthritis....

Wasting Syndrome

Wasting syndrome is commonly associated with cancer, HIV, AIDS, MS, Alzheimer’s and degeneration of the body caused by aging....