Medical Marijuana
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Marijuana smokers are often characterized as lazy and unmotivated. However, the research on why people are choosing cannabis paints a different picture. Studies shows that there is an increase in people that prefer a more homeopathic approach to treatment and find cannabis naturally appealing. Medical Marijuana is gaining wide acceptance for a broad range of uses as more people turn to herbal medicines and homeopathic remedies. Marijuana is becoming a favoured treatment option for those suffering from both physiological and psychological ailments.
Studies show that quality of life is the number one reason people ask for a Cannabis prescription. It could be from headaches or migraines, a disease such as cancer or a chronic condition, like glaucoma or nerve damage. So what exactly does Medical Marijuana treat? And who can and should use it?
First things first—
WHAT IS MEDICAL MARIJUANA?
Medical marijuana, also called Medical Cannabis, is a term that refers to using the Cannabis Sativa plant to treat or relieve serious and chronic symptoms.
Because the Marijuana plant contains compounds (Cannabinoids) that have been proven to relieve a wide spectrum of symptoms, many have argued that it should be legal to use for medical purposes. This argument has led to a growing number of states and countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
If you have previously only thought of Marijuana as a recreational drug, it may be hard for you to make the mental switch and begin to see it in a more therapeutic light. But it works the same way. As with other prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs, Marijuana works on your brain and nervous system to alter the messages you receive.
The Cannabis Sativa plant contains significant levels of flavonoids and terpenes as well as its high levels of CBD and THC. These compounds interact with your body through what’s known as the Endocannabinoid System and offer therapeutic and beneficial use to those suffering from chronic illnesses.
WHAT CAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA BE USED FOR?
Many studies have been done on this plant in regards to its efficacy in treating illness. Here is a list of 5 medical benefits of medical marijuana, and some of the conditions it has been documented to treat.
PAIN CONTROL
Pain can certainly affect your quality of life! And is one of the main reasons doctors prescribe medication. Many of those who suffer from chronic pain, feel that they have limited options for long-term relief. The good news is that cannabis appears to be a safer alternative for pain relief. Studies and anecdotal research has shown that patients suffering from neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis experience relief of symptoms from cannabis use at rates higher than those using placebos. It also lacks the addictive repercussions of opioids and dependency of pharmaceutical treatments.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING
A common use of cannabis is to ease the symptoms of nausea. Therefore, Medicinal Marijuana has proven beneficial for those undergoing nausea-inducing treatments such as chemotherapy. Cannabinoids are said to be more effective than traditional anti-nausea medications such as prochlorperazine, promethazine, and metoclopramide, without the typical side effects associated with these drugs.
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Canadian studies have found Medical Cannabis to be beneficial in treating PTSD. Along with Psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , group therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) , cannabis can help calm nightmares and other symptoms of this disorder. Those who suffer from PTSD report that it helps with symptoms when used in moderate dosages with a stable blood level.
DEPRESSION
While clinical evidence is limited, cannabis may be a viable alternative for those plagued from some degree of depression. As a catalyst for healthy thoughts and behaviour some strains of cannabis are known to uplift feelings and promote mental focus. Sativa strains particularly can help energize those who are despondent and apathetic. The causes and treatments for combating depression are complex and require multiple modalities of therapy, including counseling. However, researchers share that possible benefits include the restoration of “normal” endocannabinoid function and mood stabilization for those wishing to avoid pharmacological drugs and their associated side effects.
SLEEP DISORDERS
In the fast-paced world that we live in today, getting an adequate dose of ‘shut-eye’ is often one of the top things people sacrifice. We all know that a lack of sleep can have a serious impact on one’s health. This impact includes headaches, loss of appetite and focus, irritability, and increased stress levels. Whether you have a sleep disorder such as insomnia or you’re wound up from a stressful day and need help winding down, cannabis might be a choice for you. Studies suggests that cannabis is exceptionally beneficial for those looking to regulate their sleep-wake cycle. The use of CBD is beneficial for mental alertness and THC to induce feelings of lethargy.
Although using cannabis recreationally is still illegal in most places, there has been a steady rise in the popularity of the drug for medicinal purposes.
There are many ways people can use medical cannabis. For example, people can:
- Smoke it as a dried plant.
- Brew it into tea.
- Inhale it as a vapour.
- Spray it under the tongue.
- Apply it to the skin.
- Eat it in prepared or homemade foods (edibles).
Do you use Marijuana for Medicinal purposes? If so, share your story here or tag us on IG @kingtutscanna and tell us how it has improved your quality of life.
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The best way to explain medical marijuana for me is that it keeps my mind where he needs to be a period at the age of 16 I became paralyzed and and sometimes in my life which the liquor was a prisoner of my own mind unable to feel things enjoy things like I used to be able to. Especially the pain that I wasn’t was always keeping me out of place in life that was unenjoyable. After discovering CBD, my whole outlook on life changed in pretty much one month. I had smoked THC in the past as a kid obviously and knew the effects of it and all that but never knew how much CBD could be an all-around remedy for everything from the pain that I was in, to my state of mind, and to my body in general. It’s been an amazing journey for me, almost 10 years now paralyzed from the neck down but being able to enjoy everything in life and I think that’s mostly due to the effects of marijuana along with my great friends of course.
Thank you to kingtuts for making the services available at a really affordable price.
Frenchy19951
I don’t know how my voice control screwed up so terribly, but I’m going to re-rate this. I was not an alcoholic, my mind was not it’s prisoner LOL 🙂 I wish there was a way to edit the original message. But oh well. Here’s how it was supposed to go:
The best way to explain medical marijuana for me is that it keeps my mind where it needs to be. At the age of 16 I became paralyzed and sometimes in my life, it feels like I’m a prisoner of my own mind unable to feel things, enjoy things like I used to be able to. Especially the pain that I was always in, keeping me out of places in life that once enjoyable, were now too painful to attend. After discovering CBD, my whole outlook on life changed in pretty much the first month. I had smoked THC since a teenager, and knew the effects of it, but never knew how much CBD could be an all-around remedy for everything. From the pain that I was in, to my state of mind, and to my body in general. It’s been an amazing journey for me, almost 10 years now paralyzed from the neck down but being able to enjoy everything in life and I think that’s mostly due to the effects of marijuana along with my great caregiver and friends of course.
Thank you to Kingtuts for making the services available at a really affordable price.
Frenchy19951
I am a Dailey smoker as well as my boyfriend he works a full time job and is the farthest thing from lazy all while just using cannabis ,I definitely support cannabis and it’s medical purposes I have supper bad anxiety and a nice bowl is always sure to help that out
Cannabis has played a major role in my life as a medicine. I suffer from insomnia and without cannabis restful sleep does not come very often. I also find it great for pain management as well.
Medical Marijuana was a complete game changer for me. I was always a daily toker and had to hide my medicine in shame. Not anymore. I use it for anxiety and ADHD, and it has always proven itself to be the most effective treatment. The beauty is, since you know the plant so well, and have been using it so long, it’s very easy to find the perfect way to treat themselves. That does leave things a little scary for those that are new to it. That’s why it’s up to us old timers to spread the good word and help teach the best possible ways to treat. A great supplier is a huge part of that. This is medicine for many people and as such has to be affordable to be effective. Lots of great companies seeing to that now. Small, craft companies like KTC that are trailblazing in the best possible way. Medical marijuana for the win!
I love the medical aspects of cannabis and i have seen it help people with rheumatoid arthritis my mom has been suffering from arthritis for many years and a couple of them she was completely bed bound, she was still using cannabis but I did see it get a lot better as she stared using more sativa strains and CBD extracts . I use cannabis to help with a few things , a clear mind , helps with my anxiety and just just staying happy . I’ve noticed since I stated using more cannabis I have been way more sociable and less stressed . I approve every part of medical Marijuana from helping depression too chronic pains and ext …
Weed dosent make you lazy you have to be lazy already ive been using cannabis for 6 years and been able to do everything i need to get done and it helps a lot with anxity and sleep
I lost my girl two years in September to suicide I’m a veteran of the Canadian armed forces and aspiring member of french forgeio. Legion and without marjuiana legalized and having access to I I’d be well bluntly fuck d
medical marijuana has help me with mutpli things in my life after my motox crash a couple years back, sciatic nerve pain being a huge benefit from cbd
And not to mentoed to sleeps nights I had due to chronic pain
What a great post regarding the taboo of medical smokers. I am a full time student with insomnia and ptsd. I usually medicate during the night to unwind and help me sleep, but I smoke sativa during the day to keep that motivation up. If unsure, contact your professional healthcare provider and see if this magical plant will heal you too!
How can i get high with edible 2000mg dont work ??