Abstract
Cannabis is a generic term used for drugs produced from plants and tinctures belonging to the genus Cannabis and it is the most widely used recreational substance in Western countries including Europe, North America and Australia. Medical cannabis refers to the use of cannabis or cannabinoids as medical therapy to treat disease or alleviate symptoms. Canada and the Netherlands have government-run programs in which specialized companies supply quality-controlled herbal cannabis. In the United States, 23 states and Washington, DC (May 2015), have introduced laws to permit the medical use of cannabis6; other countries have similar laws.
Objectives
To provide evidence for benefits and harms of cannabis (including extracts and tinctures) treatment for adults in the following indications: multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, Dementia or Tourette syndrome, and adults with cancer receiving chemotherapy.
