Humans have used marijuana for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Although the federal government considers recreational marijuana use illegal, some states allow marijuana to be used medicinally for specific health problems. If you are interested in using cannabis for its medicinal properties, scroll down and keep reading to find some important tips!
Legality
Before using cannabis as a medical treatment, it is important to know about the different types of cannabis plants, and their legality in the state where you live. Marijuana is only legal in a handful of states. There are two main chemicals within the marijuana plant: THC, and cannabidiol (CBD). The former substance makes you high; the latter substance—CBD—is non-addictive and doesn’t have mind-altering effects. As of the current moment, medical marijuana is still illegal in Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina. CBD oil or other products are legal in most states except Idaho, Iowa, and South Dakota.
Cost
Before using cannabis as a medical treatment, it is also important to know the cost of a monthly supply of cannabis or CBD products. This monthly cost will vary depending on the products you prefer to purchase. Each product will vary in size and strength. A good way to estimate the monthly cost of your CBD products is by their price per milligram. This measurement is ultimately most important when buying CBD oils. With that metric, CBD can cost between $0.04 to over $3.00 per milligram. Make sure to do your research before buying any cannabis products.
Use
Medical marijuana has been generally used to treat Alzheimer’s, ALS, cancer, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, seizures, hepatitis C, AIDS, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, chronic pain, and severe nausea. Although research is still being done to confirm the efficacy of medical marijuana in treating these conditions, scientists generally agree that it works as a pain reliever, can stop vomiting during chemotherapy, and relieve some painful symptoms of certain illnesses. CBD oil in particular has been shown to possess effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
There is no one-size-fits-all method in terms of using medical marijuana. What works for one person might not work perfectly for you. Important factors to consider include legality, cost, and efficacy. As research is still being done, it is important to be careful, safe, and patient as you experiment with using cannabis as a medical treatment.
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