Facts about medical marijuana

FACTS ABOUT
MEDICAL
MARIJUANA

Marijuana-derived from the cannabis plant. It
contains more than 500 compounds of which around
100 are found to be useful in medical science. These
valuable compounds are called cannabinoids. Our
brain and nerve cells contain receptors for these
compounds. When marijuana is inhaled or ingested,
it gets bind to the receptors and exhibits its effect.

Five Common
Cannabinoids
Used in Medicine
Are:
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabinol (CBN)
β-caryophyllene
Cannabigerol (CBG)

Tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC)
THC is the chemical that is responsible for the psychological effects.
It acts like a natural cannabinoid present in our body. It attaches to
the receptors thus affecting person's memory, pleasure,
movements, thinking, conversation, coordination and sensory and
time perception. It helps in reducing pain and induces sleep.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
It is the primary ingredient of marijuana that has significant medical
benefits. Unlike THC it is non-psychoactive and also known to
neutralize the effect of THC in the body. Thus it is useful in relieving
inflammation, pain, anxiety, psychosis, seizures, spasm and other
medical conditions. CBD also inhibits the growth of cancer cell in the
body and thus prevent tumor formation.

Cannabinol (CBN)
Cannabinol is present in very less amount in the cannabis flower.
Its concentration rarely exceeds 1% in the dried herb but it has a
unique profile of effects and benefits. It acts as pain relief, antiinsomnia,
antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, etc. It
is a non-psychoactive and therefore preferred by the person who
needs medication with the clear head.
β-caryophyllene
It is helpful in combating anti-inflammatory disorder like arthritis,
multiple sclerosis, and HIV related dementia without getting high
on marijuana. It also acts as a local anesthetic and has anti-fungal
properties. It is useful in treating anxiety and depression.

Cannabigerol (CBG)
It is another essential constituent of marijuana with numerous health benefits. It is a useful medicine
for the people with a disorder that affects the central nervous system, including neurological diseases,
skin disorders, chronic pain and others. It is non-psychoactive and thus helps in maintaining a
balance of THC in the body. CBG increases the level of anandamide thus improves appetite, sleep,
and memory. It also blocks the serotonin receptors and thus helps in treating depression.

States That Have Legalized
Medical Marijuana
Marijuana is still classified as Schedule 1 drug, and
therefore its use is not legal at the federal level.
But observing its health benefits, 29 states have
legalized its use and frame their laws to use
medical marijuana.

Below are the Names of the States
that Allow the Use of Medical
Marijuana:
Alaska ,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
California,
Colorado,
Connecticut,
Delaware,
Florida,
Hawaii,
Illinois,
Louisiana,
Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Montana,
Nevada,
New Hampshire,
New Jersey,
New Mexico,
New York,
North Dakota
, Ohio, Oregon,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
Vermont,
Washington,
West Virginia.

The Need for Doctor's
Recommendation to Consume
Medical Marijuana
TO GET MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE STATE, ONE MUST
HAVE A MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD. AN MMJ CARD IS THE
DOCTOR'S RECOMMENDATION THAT GIVES THE LICENSE
TO CONSUME MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGALLY IN THE
STATE. TO GET THE CARD ONE MUST GO THROUGH THE
LIST OF QUALIFYING CONDITIONS MENTIONED IN THE
RESPECTIVE STATE LAW. THE QUALIFYING CONDITIONS
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. CALIFORNIA HAS A LAW
THAT ALLOWS THE USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR THE
TREATMENT OF ANY DEBILITATING ILLNESS.

Different Ways of Using Medical Marijuana
There are various ways of consuming marijuana. However, smoking is the fastest way to
feel the effect, but one can opt for many forms of cannabis depending on the dosage they
required. In licensed dispensary of the state, there are many options for the cannabis
products like cannabis-infused edibles, oil, butter, capsules, inhaling vapors and many
more. There are even topical and creams that can be applied locally to get relief.
Medical marijuana: A safe drug
Medical marijuana is a mind alerting drug, but it does not appear to have a
lasting effect on the cognitive function. A person using it for various health
issues finds improvement in their health and another day to day activities.
However, the potential benefits of marijuana vary from person to person and
also depends on many factors like medical history and genetic factors.

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