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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Jemma Robinson

Nine out of 10 elderly dementia sufferers become less agitated after marijuana treatment, study finds

A medical cannabis oil capsule can significantly reduce agitation in older dementia sufferers, according to a first-of-its-kind study that offers a potential new treatment for one of the condition's most challenging symptoms.

Researchers have found that two active ingredients found in marijuana, purified tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), have helped dementia patients suffering from agitation in later life.

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