Many states in the US have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use. You might think that with so many medical treatments, making medical marijuana legal is unnecessary. But hear us out.

According to research, marijuana helps with many medical conditions.

Scroll down to read about some medical conditions that people can treat by using medical marijuana.

1- Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD

Marijuana has a very calming and relaxing effect on the consumer’s mind. But is relaxing and calming the only thing marijuana does? According to various surveys, around 20 percent of consumers use marijuana to boost their mood and calm their nerves. Around 90 percent of them reported that it helps improve their mood and reduces anxiety.

Various other small studies have hinted at the treatment of depression through medical marijuana. According to a study by Washington State University, more than 3000 medical marijuana users concluded that their depression symptoms reduced by 50 percent after only one light dosage.

Moreover, medical marijuana reduces activity in a brain part, the amygdala, that is responsible for the flight or fight response. This is especially helpful for PTSD patients as it helps eliminate traumatic memories in mind.

2- Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). Multiple Sclerosis affects the protective covering of nerves and fibers, which delays communication between the brain and other body parts. But how exactly does medical marijuana help with Multiple Sclerosis?

Scientific evidence suggests that using medical marijuana can help with muscle spasms, a common symptom in Multiple Sclerosis.

According to various studies, Multiple Sclerosis patients are the second-largest group of medical marijuana users in the US.

3- Chronic Pain

Over 600,000 US citizens use marijuana to treat chronic pain. People with chronic pain are the largest group of medical marijuana users in the US. But what exactly makes marijuana so popular among medical marijuana users?

According to various clinical researches, people who suffer from chronic pain due to diseases like peripheral neuropathy, HIV,  muscle and joint issues, rheumatoid arthritis, and complex regional pain syndrome reported 40 percent pain relief after using medical marijuana. The THC in medical marijuana binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, reducing pain sensations in the body

Chronic pain patient smoking medical marijuana for relief

How to Get Medical Marijuana?

To get access to medical marijuana, you need to have a prescription from a reputable doctor.

At Indica MD, our marijuana doctors evaluate you before providing you with a certified medical marijuana card in NY that you can use to get medical marijuana legally.

You can easily get your medical marijuana card by applying through our website.