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FACTS ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA

The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized or approved the marijuana plant as medicine.. For More Information visit : https://www.onlinemedicalcard.com/

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FACTS ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA

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  1. FACTS ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA

  2. Marijuana-derived from the cannabis plant. It contains more than 500 compounds of which around 100 are found to be useful in medical science. These valuable compounds are called cannabinoids. Our brain and nerve cells contain receptors for these compounds. When marijuana is inhaled or ingested, it gets bind to the receptors and exhibits its effect.

  3. Five Common Cannabinoids Used in Medicine Are: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Cannabidiol (CBD) Cannabinol (CBN) β-caryophyllene Cannabigerol (CBG)

  4. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) THC is the chemical that is responsible for the psychological effects. It acts like a natural cannabinoid present in our body. It attaches to the receptors thus affecting person's memory, pleasure, movements, thinking, conversation, coordination and sensory and time perception. It helps in reducing pain and induces sleep. Cannabidiol (CBD) It is the primary ingredient of marijuana that has significant medical benefits. Unlike THC it is non-psychoactive and also known to neutralize the effect of THC in the body. Thus it is useful in relieving inflammation, pain, anxiety, psychosis, seizures, spasm and other medical conditions. CBD also inhibits the growth of cancer cell in the body and thus prevent tumor formation.

  5. Cannabinol (CBN) Cannabinol is present in very less amount in the cannabis flower. Its concentration rarely exceeds 1% in the dried herb but it has a unique profile of effects and benefits. It acts as pain relief, anti- insomnia, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, etc. It is a non-psychoactive and therefore preferred by the person who needs medication with the clear head. β-caryophyllene It is helpful in combating anti-inflammatory disorder like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and HIV related dementia without getting high on marijuana. It also acts as a local anesthetic and has anti-fungal properties. It is useful in treating anxiety and depression.

  6. Cannabigerol (CBG) It is another essential constituent of marijuana with numerous health benefits. It is a useful medicine for the people with a disorder that affects the central nervous system, including neurological diseases, skin disorders, chronic pain and others. It is non-psychoactive and thus helps in maintaining a balance of THC in the body. CBG increases the level of anandamide thus improves appetite, sleep, and memory. It also blocks the serotonin receptors and thus helps in treating depression.

  7. States That Have Legalized Medical Marijuana Marijuana is still classified as Schedule 1 drug, and therefore its use is not legal at the federal level. But observing its health benefits, 29 states have legalized its use and frame their laws to use medical marijuana.

  8. Below are  the Names of the States that Allow the Use of Medical Marijuana: Alaska , Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota , Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia.

  9. The Need for Doctor's Recommendation to Consume Medical Marijuana TO GET MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE STATE, ONE MUST HAVE A MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD. AN MMJ CARD IS THE DOCTOR'S RECOMMENDATION THAT GIVES THE LICENSE TO CONSUME MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGALLY IN THE STATE. TO GET THE CARD ONE MUST GO THROUGH THE LIST OF QUALIFYING CONDITIONS MENTIONED IN THE RESPECTIVE STATE LAW. THE QUALIFYING CONDITIONS VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. CALIFORNIA HAS A LAW THAT ALLOWS THE USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANY DEBILITATING ILLNESS.

  10. Different Ways of Using Medical Marijuana There are various ways of consuming marijuana. However, smoking is the fastest way to feel the effect, but one can opt for many forms of cannabis depending on the dosage they required. In licensed dispensary of the state, there are many options for the cannabis products like cannabis-infused edibles, oil, butter, capsules, inhaling vapors and many more. There are even topical and creams that can be applied locally to get relief. Medical marijuana: A safe drug Medical marijuana is a mind alerting drug, but it does not appear to have a lasting effect on the cognitive function. A person using it for various health issues finds improvement in their health and another day to day activities. However, the potential benefits of marijuana vary from person to person and also depends on many factors like medical history and genetic factors.

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