Sativex, a drug that contains marijuana--or cannabis--extracts, not only lessens the pain of rheumatoid arthritis but also seems to suppress the disease, according to a five-week study of 56 patients in Rheumatology. It was the first controlled trial of the ancient analgesic on that condition.

Newshawk: Ohio Patient Network http://www.ohiopatient.net/
Pubdate: Mon, 21 Nov 2005
Source: Time Magazine (US)
Column: Doctor's Orders
Copyright: 2005 Time Inc
Contact: letters@time.com
Website: http://www.time.com/time/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/451
Author: Coco Masters
Note: Relevant section of a longer column.