Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a disease that can be treated but not cured.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a disease that can be treated but not cured. The disease attacks and destroys white blood cells known as T Cells that are needed to fight other diseases and infections. The effect is a weakening of an infected person’s immune system. This can cause someone with HIV to suffer from a variety of symptoms and medical conditions. The current treatment for AIDS/HIV is Antiretroviral Therapy, also known as ART. This can help slow and in some patients stop the progression of the disease.
How can Medical Marijuana Help patients with HIV/AIDS?
Research from the University of Washington and the University of California concluded that the cannabinoids in medical marijuana may have immunological benefit by reducing the frequency of activated T Cells. This in turn may reduce the patient’s risk of developing illnesses that can often complicate the health of HIV/AIDS patients.