Medical marijuana has been used for centuries as a treatment for many medical conditions. Recently, states such as California and Colorado have legalized medical marijuana which has given researchers access to more than just anecdotal evidence about its effectiveness at treating certain medical conditions. Medical marijuana has shown to be very promising when it comes to treating people in an alternative manner and unlike standard pharmaceutical medication, marijuana is more affordable and does not have any harmful side effects. More than this, different consumption methods produce different effects and have different durations. Edibles can provide pain relief for between 6 to 8 hours, whereas smoking marijuana using a pipe made from glass, like a bong, would provide relief for around 2 hours. Anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and seizures are all examples of conditions that medical marijuana can treat and researchers are still committed to understanding all the properties of this substance. If you’re looking to use medical marijuana as a form of holistic treatment, here is how it can be used.
One of the conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana is anxiety. Anxiety is a mental condition that leaves people feeling stressed and worried about life and what the future holds. anxiety leads to overthinking, sleep problems, increased heart rate, and a list of other problems. Anxiety is typically treated with a combination of medication and psychotherapy and it is common for people suffering from this medical condition to be prescribed antidepressants. Medical marijuana is a better and safer form of treatment because, unlike antidepressants, there are no negative side effects and you cannot grow a dependency on marijuana. Medical marijuana is also more affordable and is effective because it treats every symptom of anxiety including stress, sleep disturbances, increased heart rate, and mood irregularities. The best way to consume medical marijuana for anxiety is by taking tinctures or CBD oil sublingually.
The most common use of medical marijuana is to relieve chronic pain both bodily and neuropathic, ranging from mild to severe. Medical marijuana has been very effective in treating all kinds of pain because when consumed, THC or CBD interacts with the natural cannabinoid receptors in the body which reduces pain perception and pain signaling. People who experience chronic pain and inflammation benefit from this form of treatment because marijuana is naturally anti-inflammatory as well. Marijuana is a common drug used by many people but should always be used with caution and sourced from a trusted dispensary.
When medical marijuana first emerged, there was a lot of talk about how this plant can be used by cancer patients to treat the side effects of chemotherapy as well as to stop the growth of cancer cells. There has been a lot of research that supports these claims and many patients swear by this form of treatment. People who undergo chemotherapy suffer from pain, inflammation, reduced appetite, sleep disturbances, and nausea which is effectively treated with medical marijuana. We already know cannabis is a pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory however, this substance also induces appetite and promotes better quality and longer quantity of sleep which are important components of healing. Cancer patients should consume tinctures that are administered sublingually or CBD oil that is consumed the same way.
Lastly, medical marijuana is an effective treatment for epilepsy, and patients who consumed medical marijuana, specifically high doses of CBD, have reported reduced seizure activity as well as other benefits. The FDA has even approved a drug called Epidiolex, which is a drug containing purified plant-based cannabidiol that is used to treat seizures. Medical marijuana has also been tested on children and has shown to be effective when treating seizures. Cannabis oil is the most effective recommended treatment for seizures which can be consumed sublingually by placing a few drops underneath your tongue with a dropper and then swallowing after 1 minute.
So there you have it, there are overwhelming amounts of evidence available that suggests medical marijuana is an effective form of treatment for a list of medical conditions; however, the most common conditions that it is used to treat include anxiety, chronic pain, cancer treatment, and epilepsy. When consuming marijuana for medical purposes, you want to avoid inhalation methods of consumption and instead opt for something less harsh such as oral or sublingual consumption.