Through the minimal amount of research we have been able to conduct to date it is clear that pain relief is not the only potential in science and medicine for this mysterious drug. Scientists have been studying the effects of Cannabis on those suffering with Alcohol dependence – otherwise known as Alcoholism. Sadly though, despite early reports that those who are alcoholics tend to drink less when the ingest Cannabis, current studies are yielding no results on this front. Despite a dependence on Cannabis being far preferable than a dependence on Alcohol, there is currently no scientific evidence to support the theory that this is in any way a useful study.

As an anticonvulsant for those who suffer with a Seizure disorder like Epilepsy. Because a high concentration of THC has been found to lessen muscle tremors and spasms in people with Cerebral Palsy or Multiple Sclerosis the studies have gone on to see if the effects when combined with standard anticonvulsant drugs are lessened in any way. To date only one derivative of THC – known as cannabidiol – has been shown to help control seizure activity and lessen their effect on a person’s body. Though it is true that many scientists have strongly disagreeing opinions on the matter of THC’s ability to aid those with a seizure disorder – the cause behind this division is that we do not yet know what if any long term effects of Marijuana on Seizure patients is. Some doctors believe that the long exposure can cause irreparable damage to the patient and potentially even make their symptoms worse.