Five Facts About Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana use has been on the rise in recent years, especially as it is becoming increasingly legal in parts of the United States. While it is still not legal federally, yet, the increased legality of some of the substances that come from marijuana, such as CBD, provides hope that that could happen in the near future. You might wonder whether or not you can benefit from the use of medical marijuana – after all, it isn’t for everyone, and there can be side effects. Here are five facts to help you better understand medical marijuana.

What Conditions Can be Treated?
Medical marijuana is still being studied, but there are promising results from the existing research that indicates that medical marijuana may help aid in relieving some pain, and is used to stimulate appetite in patients suffering from other conditions that leave them with a lack of, or reduced appetite. Some conditions that have been treated with medical marijuana are:
·       Anorexia
·       Chronic pain
·       Seizures
·       Wasting syndrome
·       Cachexia
·       Glaucoma
·       Cancer
·       Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

What Are the Side Effects of Medical Marijuana?
There are no cure-alls and there are no sure things, especially in medicine. Not everyone has side effects from using medical marijuana, and some of the effects that are similar to inebriation can, of course, be dealt with provided the user doesn’t drive, use heavy machinery or do anything else they wouldn’t do while “buzzed” using alcohol. Some side effects may include:
·       Dizziness
·       Slower reaction time
·       Increased heart rate
·       Impaired concentration and memory
·       Hallucinations
·       Mental illness
The research is out on much of this, but as our knowledge continues to grow, we will understand the most effective ways of prescribing and using medical marijuana.

How Do You Take Medical Marijuana?
Contrary to what you might assume, medical marijuana doesn’t only come as dried leaves which are then smoked. After all, inhaling any kind of smoke is generally going to cause lung problems. This is why some people choose to vaporize it (perhaps slightly less damaging to the lungs) or ingest it. It can come in pill, powder, oil, or liquid form, and can often come infused in edible snacks, called simply “edibles.” 
Another aspect of marijuana use is that, should you be purchasing your medication from a third-party vendor, “dosage” can be a loose term. If you are trying medication out, you will likely start slowly, so that you know how your body and mind react to the medication.

What Other Requirements are There?
Anyone attempting to get a prescription for medical marijuana for themselves must be 18 years of age or older. Any caregiver who is looking to assist a minor patient in acquiring a prescription must be registered and have the right notarized form.

How Can You Be Prescribed Medical Marijuana?
If you suffer from one of the conditions that medical marijuana is often used to treat, you can come to our clinic for medical marijuana certification. You will discuss your symptoms and whether or not medical marijuana can help your condition.

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