When it comes to medical marijuana, there is a lot of confusion as to what medical marijuana entails. Part of this confusion stems from the many myths around the use of marijuana. The other has to do with the fact that there is very little information in the public domain about what medical marijuana entails and the laws around it.
In this article, we look at some of the important facts about medical marijuana that you should know.
Safety
The truth of the matter when it comes to medical marijuana is that it is far safer than most prescription drugs that are given out for pain relief. Marijuana has powerful antioxidant effects that reduce inflammation and ensure that you get the relief that you are looking for. Marijuana also has few if any side effects, unlike many prescription drugs that affect various body organs after prolonged use.
Not Addictive
One of the greatest health crises that America is grappling with right now is an addiction to opioid-based medication. Marijuana and its cousin CBD are not physically addictive despite the fact that they are thought to provide the same relief as many of these opioids. Increasingly, many doctors are now prescribing CBD oils and medical marijuana to people as a way of getting daily relief from pain.
Alternative to Opioids
For people who suffer from chronic conditions and pain, it might be a little frustrating to realize that there are few alternatives to these pain prescriptions. It is even worse if we are unable to take opioid-based pain medication due to adverse reactions to them. The good news is that medical marijuana offers a great alternative to pain medication.
Different Strains
One of the myths about medical marijuana is that it has the same effect across different strains. The truth is that marijuana comes in different strains and each of these has very different effects. Some marijuana helps with insomnia as it produces a calming effect on an individual. Another strain of marijuana will help with pain relief while another strain will produce an energizing effect. When your doctor prescribes medical marijuana, your dispensing clinic will offer you a guide on which strain you should take depending on the condition that you are trying to manage.
Non-Psychoactive Alternative
One of the things that worry people about marijuana is the psychoactive effect of THC. However, you do not have to get high to enjoy the benefits of medical marijuana. Over time, cultivators have managed to create strains of the plant that do not produce the ‘high’ effect. For example, the widely used CBD oil has minimal THC and yet offers all the benefits that you expect from the plant.
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