Medical Marijuana: A Comprehensive Review on Therapeutic Use, Legal Bindings and Regulatory Perspectives

Preeti T. Mane; Vikramsinha V. Mane; Sandeep J. Nalage; Nikhil N. Naikwadi; Rushikesh S. Hingmire; Vaishnavi V. Ingale; Aastha P. Rajput; Sneha P. Nalawade

Authors

Preeti T. Mane Head of Department, Department of Pharmacy, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.
Vikramsinha V. Mane Principal, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.
Sandeep J. Nalage Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.
Nikhil N. Naikwadi Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.
Rushikesh S. Hingmire Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.
Vaishnavi V. Ingale Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.
Aastha P. Rajput Third Year student of B. Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.
Sneha P. Nalawade Third Year student of B. Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy, Terna Public Charitable Trust’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad, 413501, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract

For thousands of years, cannabis has been used medicinally. A recent rise in its use has sparked important academic and legal debates. The medical advantages, modes of action, dangers, and legal ramifications of cannabis use are all examined in this paper. Numerous ailments, such as neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders, epilepsy, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, nausea brought on by chemotherapy have been effectively treated with cannabis-based therapies. Cannabis usage has both immediate and long-term side effects, such as dependency, cognitive impairment, cardiovascular problems, and negative impacts on mental health, despite its therapeutic potential. Concerns about safety and quality control are raised by the variation in cannabis products, dosage, and regulation. Prescribing unstandardised cannabis-based medicines also presents ethical challenges. Although there are still a lot of unanswered questions, legalisation patterns in different areas continue to influence the availability and acceptance of medicinal cannabis. Further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness, improve dosage plans, and reduce any possible health hazards. This review offers a thorough summary of the available data, emphasising the potential and difficulties related to medical cannabis.