The medical cannabis is absolutely changing the face of the health industry. In states where medical cannabis is legal, more and more people are now using it to relieve so many symptoms and medical conditions, nearly forgetting that they’re ingesting a marijuana product! In states that have yet to legalize, movements are strong towards it, both politically and culturally. Pressuring lawmakers to acknowledge the medicinal benefits of cannabis is definitely gaining traction beyond the United States as well.
The pharmaceutical industry has a stronghold on the healthcare market, especially in the United States where capital is king, even in healthcare. The pressure of a probable sea change to medical marijuana, CBDs and other natural supplements are hitting the industry in the pocketbooks and is actually eliciting tough response from them. Read: Medical cannabis is THAT affecting!
But exactly why is medical cannabis becoming popular? How are CBD and THC changing the health of EVERY American?
1“Self medicating” can be a good thing?
There are no set dosages when it comes to medical cannabis. Not unlike a fingerprint, the endocannabinoid system is unique to each individual and how it responds to the addition of phytocannabinoids will differ from one person to another.
Because of this quality, patients have the ability to adjust their dosage accordingly. One can start at a very low dose, and if symptoms aren’t relieved, simple and slow increases are easy to gauge. It’s a trial-and-error process, but you’ll find your sweet spot soon – the dosage that effectively controls your symptoms.
2 The potential to help even treatment-resistant and intractable medical conditions.
Conventional drugs can effectively treat or at least control the symptoms of diseases and disorders. But sometimes, they just don’t work. All too often, patient requires a ridiculously high dosage, which results in often intolerable side effects to boot!
Numerous studies and researches have shown that medical cannabis can help even intractable, treatment-resistant medical problems. Anecdotal stories have also proven what these studies have revealed.
A simple internet search would reveal the positive testimony of countless patients –many with intractable conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, chronic and neuropathic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even cancer.
3 Taking the edge off: For sober folks in recovery
CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, does not lend it’s benefits to just those trying to tackle their alcohol and nicotine dependencies. Those with the disease of addiction have credited CBDs to helping them curb their cravings, and soothe their receptors when trying to stay within a recovery program, there are even facilities and medical professionals who are starting to incorporate it alongside other traditionally used treatment modalities such as good nutrition, counseling, exercise, and 12 Step programs.
In fact, states where medical cannabis is legal, already report a decline in painkiller prescriptions. A study which used Medicaid’s drug prescription data from 2007 to 2014 revealed that it was able to save about $261 million in conventional prescription drugs because of a deep dip in usage. No wonder medical cannabis has the pharmaceutical companies shaking in their boots!
4 An alternative to conventional pharmaceuticals?
CBD is the most used cannabinoid for medicinal purposes, and for very good reasons, too. Not only is it not produce a high or impairment, it has an amazing safety profile. It is nontoxic to the liver; it does not affect the normal cells (which is something chemotherapy is known to do); and it has no effects on physiological parameters. While most prescriptions won’t allow one to drive or work, CBD, when you use it, won’t affect your pulse and respiratory rate nor would it affect your blood pressure and temperature.
These are just some of the ways that CBD and THC are changing the whole health industry of the country. Medical cannabis gives patients a safe and effective alternative to conventional drugs.
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