What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. No cure exists, but medications and management strategies may temporarily improve symptoms.

Does Alzheimer’s Disease qualify me for medical marijuana use?

Under Missouri’s medical marijuana rules, agitation of Alzheimer’s Disease is a qualifying medical condition. Any Missourian who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease is eligible to receive their medical marijuana card. This is great news since there is an overwhelming amount of evidence that shows cannabis can help treat Alzheimer’s Disease!

How does medical marijuana help treat Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s patients can suffer from a wide variety of symptoms. Cannabis has shown an ability to help improve quality of life in Alzheimer’s patients by reducing and managing some of these symptoms. Here’s a few ways that cannabis can help treat Alzheimer’s disease symptoms:

Stimulating appetite
Controlling weight
Boosting motor function
Preventing delusions
Controlling agitation, aggression and irritability
Improving sleep patterns
Increasing social engagement

Learn more here about getting your medical marijuana card!