What Is Medical Marijuanas Used To Treat?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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State laws differ on the conditions that you can legally treat with medical marijuana. But you might be allowed to use it if you have Alzheimer’s, ALS, cancer, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, seizures, hepatitis C,

AIDS

, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, or severe nausea.

What illnesses get medical Marijuanas?

  • Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • HIV/AIDS.
  • Cancer.
  • Crohn’s disease.
  • Epilepsy and seizures.
  • Glaucoma.
  • Multiple sclerosis and muscle spasms.

What is the main use of medical Marijuanas?

The most common use for medical marijuana in the United States is for

pain control

. While marijuana isn’t strong enough for severe pain (for example, post-surgical pain or a broken bone), it is quite effective for the chronic pain that plagues millions of Americans, especially as they age.

What pain is medical Marijuanas used for?


Chronic pain relief

is by far the most common condition cited by patients using cannabis for medical purposes. Studies and observational reports have demonstrated that more than 80% of patients enrolled in clinical trials and/or with a medical cannabis card indicate “severe pain” as the reason for use.

Can anxiety be treated with medical Marijuanas?

It reveals that medical cannabis users reported

a 58% reduction in anxiety and stress

. In addition, females reported a larger reduction in anxiety after using medical cannabis than males. It also showed that high THC and high CBD cannabis gave the most effective results in reducing stress.

What are the side effects of medical Marijuanas?

  • Bloodshot eyes.
  • Depression.
  • Dizziness.
  • Fast heartbeat.
  • Hallucinations.
  • Low blood pressure.

What drugs are used in medicine?

  • Cocaine. Cocaine might be a well-known stimulant, but studies show this drug has long been used as a topical anaesthetic in the Andean tribal communities of South American thanks to its numbing properties. …
  • Heroin. …
  • Magic Mushrooms. …
  • Ketamine. …
  • MDMA. …
  • LSD. …
  • Cannabis.

How do I qualify for a medical card?

To qualify for a medical card, your

weekly income must be below a certain figure for your family size

. Cash income, savings, investments and property (except for your own home) are taken into account in the means test.

What conditions qualify for medical card?

  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders. …
  • Cancer. …
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) …
  • HIV/AIDS. …
  • Neurodegenerative disease. …
  • Pain. …
  • Nausea. …
  • Cachexia/wasting syndrome.

Can you fly with medical Marijuanas?

So, if you have a legal prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner,

it is legal for you to travel with your cannabis medicine

, like any other medication interstate.

What strain of CBD is best for pain?


Harlequin

. Perhaps the most popular high-CBD strain in North America, Harlequin treats anxiety, chronic pain, inflammation, PMS and cramps, among others. It’s often described as bringing clear-headed and uplifting effects.

What is the treatment of pain?

Pain management strategies

pain medicines.

physical therapies

(such as heat or cold packs, massage, hydrotherapy and exercise) psychological therapies (such as cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques and meditation) mind and body techniques (such as acupuncture)

Is Sativa good for anxiety and depression?

Depression. With their reported energizing, mood-uplifting, and creativity-inducing effects, sativas may help combat feelings of lethargy and apathy. Anxiety. Similarly, some people report that cannabis sativa strains

can ease anxiety with soothing and uplifting effects

.

Which strain is best for anxiety and depression?


OG Kush

.

The OG Kush strain

is a reliable strain for those who are looking for stress relief. This strain produces a euphoric feeling and can help reduce stress, anxiety, and help with depression. Some have even reported relief from headaches and migraines with this strain as well.

What are the symptoms for anxiety?

  • Feeling nervous, restless or tense.
  • Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.
  • Having an increased heart rate.
  • Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
  • Sweating.
  • Trembling.
  • Feeling weak or tired.
  • Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.

What are the 4 types of medicines?

  • Liquid. The active part of the medicine is combined with a liquid to make it easier to take or better absorbed. …
  • Tablet. The active ingredient is combined with another substance and pressed into a round or oval solid shape. …
  • Capsules. …
  • Topical medicines. …
  • Suppositories. …
  • Drops. …
  • Inhalers. …
  • Injections.
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