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,Medical Cannabis
10 PROS AND CONS
OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
Jacob Sims
This means that more and more people are getting interested
in learning what cannabis
and cannabis oil can do for them, so they can decide whether they
want to consume it or not.
Medical cannabis can have many therapeutic effects, but we
shouldn’t forget that this drug can have downsides as well.
Let’s learn more about the ten pros and cons of medical
cannabis.
1. Medical cannabis can help deal with the side
effects of chemotherapy
Medical cannabis can
help relieve the pain associated with cancer, and with chemotherapy. It can
also help patients deal with the side-effects caused by
chemotherapy, including nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
It’s also believed
that some of the compounds of cannabis can help fight some types of cancer
tumors. Consuming medical cannabis does not cure cancer, but it does have some
therapeutic benefits.
2. Medical cannabis can help reduce pain and
inflammation
The pros of medical
cannabis are evident for people who suffer from arthritis and joint pain. It
helps relieve pain, and it’s also effective at easing the inflammation
associated with different types of
arthritis.
Since cannabis can
also help people enjoy a good night’s sleep, those who are being kept awake by
pain and inflammation can also greatly benefit from consuming medical cannabis.
3. Medical cannabis helps relieve anxiety and
insomnia
Cannabis can make
people feel drowsy, which is helpful for those who suffer from insomnia and
have trouble falling asleep. Consuming medical cannabis will help them fall
asleep faster.
People who are
struggling with PTSD and anxiety can also benefit from consuming medical
cannabis. On top of relieving anxiety and helping people sleep better, it can
also help getting rid of nightmares.
4. Medical cannabis helps deal with HIV and AIDS
Medical cannabis is
frequently used to help people deal with HIV and AIDS. People often confuse the
two, but you should know that HIV is a virus that can lead to the deterioration
of the immune system, which can lead to AIDS.
Since it helps reduce
nausea, increase appetite, and relieve pain, medical cannabis can help treat
the symptoms associated with HIV, and help cope with the anxiety that often
comes with AIDS.
5. Medical cannabis is a
good alternative to opioid pain relievers
People who experience
chronic pain have to rely on opioid pain relievers, which can be extremely
addictive and do more harm than good over time.
Fortunately for those
people, medical cannabis is a natural, less harmful alternative to opioid pain
relievers, and it can be just as effective. However, just like opioids,
cannabis can also be addictive over time.
6. People who use medical
cannabis can become addicted
Despite what some
people might say or think, there is truly a danger of becoming addicted to
medical cannabis, especially if you consume it frequently.
Even though it’s used
for medical purposes, cannabis is still a drug that can be both physically and
psychologically addictive, so you should keep this in mind if you are thinking
about trying it for the first time.
7. Long-term use of medical cannabis can affect
the brain negatively
Long-term use of
medical cannabis can have some irreversible negative effects on the prefrontal
cortex of the brain. THC, one of the compounds of cannabis, is known as a brain
disruptor.
Cannabis can also
disrupt the appetite of the people who consume it, making it difficult for
their brain to know when their body is full, or when it needs to eat.
8. Long-term use increases the
risk of respiratory issues
Smoking medical
cannabis, just like smoking tobacco, can increase the risk of developing
serious respiratory issues such as airway inflammation.
Fortunately, medical
cannabis doesn’t necessarily have to be smoked. It can be vaporized, or used as
a tincture, a tonic, a balm, a lotion, a spray, a powder, and even butter or
oil that can be used to bake goods.
9. Regular use can lead to
mental health issues
People who consume
medical cannabis daily for more than five years risk developing a poor verbal
memory. But regular use of medical cannabis can also lead to different mental
issues.
Regular use of medical
cannabis can lead to social anxiety, schizophrenia, paranoia, and depression.
Although medical cannabis can help relieve anxiety, it can’t be overlooked that
it can also cause it.
10. Medical cannabis
regulation varies from one province to the other
Finally, since
cannabis regulation varies from one Canadian province to the other, Canadians
who consume medical cannabis might get confused about what is permitted and
what isn’t if they travel, or if they move to another province.
Most provinces allow
people to grow up to four cannabis plants in their home, but this isn’t allowed
everywhere.
Contributor
@ Outlook Magazine
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