Medical Conditions Treated With Cannabis

The number of diseases treated with cannabis continues to grow.  Due to its prohibition, which lasted from 1923-1999, there exists a substantial gap in research, but scientists and doctors alike have begun to accept marijuana as medicine in mainstream patient care. It is worthy to note that cannabis should not be thought of as a cure. Medical cannabis treatments can help in providing relief from the pains, nausea, loss of appetite or other side effects of a disease, or the often times harsh treatment methodically required to combat them.

What Conditions Does Medical Cannabis Help?

Diseases marijuana helps control, or alleviate symptoms of is an ever-expanding list.  This is, in part, due to our juvenile understanding of how specific cannabinoids found in marijuana affect the body and mind. We do know that the body is already equipped with a receptor system for cannabinoids: The endocannabinoid system. In the brain, the ECS is leveraged by the body to regulate pleasure sensory, appetite, mood, short-term memory and coordination.  In other regions of the body, the ECS connects into the immune and gastrointestinal system, where it impacts manifestations such as pain and inflammation. Currently, patients have found that marijuana helps with conditions such as glaucoma, cancer, Parkinson’s disease and more.

Do I Qualify for Medical Cannabis?

You may be suffering from conditions treated by medical cannabis, however, it is up to a physician or nurse practitioner to determine whether or not marijuana as medicine is a viable option for you.  Speaking with a healthcare practitioner should always be the first step in a patient’s journey to a more natural method of treatment.  Parallel success stories may be deceiving, as a patient’s personal medical history, state of health, age and family history all factor into how your body will react to medical cannabis treatments.

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Where Do I Begin?

Medical conditions treated with cannabis are numerous, but the research is still behind the times. As such, finding a marijuana-friendly doctor in your area can prove to be quite difficult. To connect with a marijuana physician, please browse our clinic directory, and take the first step towards a more natural treatment option.

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