Medical cannabis

Social opportunity There are major medical applications of cannabis particularly in relations to terminal illnesses where the conventional treatments are proven as rather inadequate. There are testimonies of patients in Australia claiming the effectiveness or potential effectiveness of medical cannabis in providing relief for multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, asthma, cancer and chronic pain. Effectiveness of medical cannabis is dependence upon its cultivation, preparation and method of consumption. According to research, cannabinoids mainly, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the chemical elements that provide medical use. THC distinct from CBD, may have psychoactive effects and it is the only cannabinoid that can be used for…

Medical Cannabis The use of medical marijuana is being widely tested for its use to help treat medical conditions that are debilitating too many different people. These tests are being done on two different groups, one is given the cannabis to smoke and another group is given the placebo. The amount of days on each study can vary since it is the researcher’s choice. It has been done randomly. After the participants are asked a few questions by the research who then records the information. The…

Medical Cannabis Although, there are currently 25 states in the U.S supporting the use of medical marijuana, including Washington D.C, there is still a rising question as to why we need this on the market and what could be the adverse effect since it is? Marijuana has been known to heal and help the sick but also be used for other purposes. With the exception of recent decades, cannabis or marijuana has been used for medical purposes throughout history, and due to the low number of adverse…

Legalization of medical cannabis remains a controversial topic throughout the western world. Despite a lack of clarity as to the long term effects of cannabis, over two-thirds of the 1,500 doctors involved in a U.S. nationwide survey support the provision of medical marijuana as an option for patients, having frequently been cited in various clinical studies as a potent analgesic and anti-epileptic (WebMD, 2014). The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 classifies cannabis as a schedule I drug in…

Many people are discovering the ways in which medical cannabis can help them. Whether it’s managing the side effects of chemotherapy, keeping a chronic pain disorder under control, or coping with a mental health condition, cannabis has many medical uses. Many people who are authorized cannabis have pre-existing conditions, such as cancer, PTSD, or chronic pain. While cannabis can help you manage a condition, it’s most often used in conjunction with other therapies and medications. This…

Law Effectiveness Article Paragraphs Senate passes medicinal cannabis legislation The alterations made to the Narcotics Drugs Act has led to a favourable outcome for anyone seeking cannabis for medical and scientific purposes. However, this is still a huge step in the right direction. The legislation has recognised and attempted to protect the rights of those who seek cannabis for genuine medical usage. “The many advocates who have fought long and hard to challenge the stigma around medicinal…

There has been much debate on whether or not cannabis actually has any significant value in the medical field. However, there is no arguing that cannabis has been used for centuries to assist in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions. After the plant was banned from public consumption there was little room left to conduct medical studies in order to evaluate the effects of the drug on the brain and body. Some argue that the laws should be loosened in order to allow medicinal studies to…

many dispensaries and medical cannabis “clinics” are popping up—and disappearing—all across the GTA. For the most part, these are still technically illegal operations (hence why they seem to disappear overnight) which makes procuring marijuana for a doctor prescribed treatment difficult. Many patients cannot afford to wait the lengthy process of receiving their dosage through the mail, and are in need of immediate relief from their pain. This leaves some patients foraging out into the city to…

With marijuana legalization set for July and sales likely to begin in August this year, many people have been speculating on the fate of the medical cannabis industry in Canada. Once legal, recreational cannabis will be widely available, so what need will patients have of licensed medical cannabis producers? The fact of the matter is the licensing system for medical cannabis is sticking around, even after legalization. As it turns out, there are many good reasons to retain this system. Here…

When it comes to managing pain and anxiety, medical marijuana may be an important treatment in your total medical plan. But if you’re new to using medical cannabis to support your health, you’ll likely have a lot of questions. From where to purchase it to whether or not it’s an appropriate treatment for your condition, you may feel overwhelmed. In today’s age, however, a helping hand is only a wifi connection and a few clicks away. There are countless resources that will support your health and…