Understanding Medical Marijuana and Its Health Benefits

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Marijuana may be more popular as a recreational drug it has actually been used for medical or therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. It is recognized for its health benefits and is credited for helping improve mood and sleep as well as for providing pain relief. Medical marijuana in Florida is offered by select physicians in hospitals and clinics to patients who need it. In some cases, medical cannabis can be administered for managing the symptoms of certain conditions such as cancer, liver disease, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, IBS, Parkinson’s disease, and asthma.

Note that recreational marijuana use is still illegal in almost all U.S. states. The FDA is yet to approve it as a ‘medicine,’ though medical marijuana in Florida is now available.

The medical benefits of marijuana are mainly attributed to the presence of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC in it. This mind-altering ingredient enters the brain and stimulates its cannabinoid receptors, which can affect the body in different ways—for example, it can trigger increased appetite and reduce pain. Cannabidiol is another ingredient in marijuana that is believed to be medically beneficial. It is not psychoactive, but it has been linked to treating certain conditions like childhood epilepsy, among many others.

At the moment, medical marijuana is largely used to relieve symptoms and is not for treating or curing the cause of these diseases. It has been found to be particularly effective in the management of chronic neuropathic pain. Medical cannabis can make a patient feel better and improve his or her quality of life. 

Medical marijuana in Florida may be prescribed if your health is not responding to the usual prescriptionsand conventional treatments. It can affect patients in different ways. For instance, cancer patients may use it to reduce the vomiting and nausea associated with chemotherapy. Research has likewise shown the efficacy of medical marijuana in reducing the severity of pain and tremors being experienced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease. A study conducted in Israel in 2013 found that patients suffering from this condition experienced a reduction of symptoms for two to three hours after use.

Marijuana is becoming acknowledged as a ‘potentially effective’ in cancer therapy, too, as promising studies have found that cannabinoids like THC can trigger the death of cancer cells. Patients who have glaucoma have found medical marijuana in Florida to be helpful in protecting the eye’s optic nerve from damage caused by their condition, which can lead to blindness or impaired vision.

About the company:

Medical Cannabis Clinics of Florida provides treatment through medical marijuana of many diseases likeParkinson Disease, Crohn’s disease, Cancer, Glaucoma, PTSD and many more in Florida. They currently provide services to the South Florida region located in Delray Beach and in Central Florida located in downtown Kissimmee.