Marijuana has been used for recreational and medical purposes for years. There is not enough data and studies to prove its health benefits. The medical community has mixed opinions regarding the use of medical marijuana. Most researchers, scientists, and doctors believe that it has the potential to help health issues, but we need many clinical studies and research before we can reach any conclusion.

What is medical marijuana, and should you be using it? Here is everything you need to know.

What is Medical Marijuana?

Medical marijuana has many active ingredients, among them, THC and CBD are the two most popular compounds used for medicinal purposes. THC is psychoactive and gives you the ‘high’ usually associated with marijuana consumption. THC enters the body and stimulates cannabinoid receptors. Stimulation of the receptors leads to many different effects in the body, including reduced inflammation and pain, increased appetite, insomnia, and nausea.

Many people prefer to use CBD because it’s non-euphoric and doesn’t give a high feeling. A CBD-based medication, Epidiolex has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat seizures. CBD is available in different forms such as oils, gummies, candies, creams, capsules, and vaping.

Marijuana is legal in many states of the USA, but it’s a schedule I drug. This means that doctors can’t prescribe it. They can only certify patients to use it.

What are the Uses of Medical Marijuana?

There is ongoing research related to the use of medical marijuana for the treatment of various health conditions. We still need a lot more data and studies to prove its benefits. For now, we know that it may be effective in the treatment of:

  • nausea
  • muscle spasm associated with epilepsy
  • chronic pain
  • insomnia

It also helps with the symptoms and side effects of the following conditions:

  • anorexia
  • AIDS
  • cancer
  • arthritis
  • migraine
  • glaucoma

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What Are the Side Effects Associated with Marijuana?

One of the most common risks can be an addiction. Research suggests that 30 percent of marijuana users may have cannabis use disorder. Those who become dependent on marijuana may experience withdrawal symptoms.

If you have any of these symptoms and you want to legally use medical marijuana, reach out to IndicaMD. We can help you get a medical marijuana card in Minnesota, New York,and Queens.

We have expert medical marijuana doctors to guide you.

Contact us if you have any other questions.