Incorporating marijuana to treat infirmities has not been thoroughly tested and confirmed because of legislative restrictions set up. As a result, medical research to express the safeties and effectiveness of using marijuana as treatment is limited. Despite that, some countries permit medical doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for their patients. 

Marijuana (or cannabis) contains a non-psychoactive chemical compound called Cannabidiol (CBD) that does not cause a euphoric feeling and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is a psychoactive cannabinoid. These cannabinoids assist in treating and reducing the impact of certain health conditions.   

Listed below are some of the common medicinal uses of marijuana: 

1. Fighting Cancer 

A major medicinal benefit of marijuana is its association with fighting cancer. Studies suggest that cannabis-infused tea and edibles are effective in easing nausea and vomiting throughout chemotherapy. Also, smoking marijuana may help to relieve these symptoms. 

Other researchers suggest that some chemical compounds found in cannabis (cannabinoids) may either slow down the growth of cancer cells or kill off the cancer cells. However, even though cannabinoids in marijuana are a safe treatment, they are not effective at curing cancer. 

1. Alleviating chronic pain 

Numerous scientific studies are conducted on the medicinal use of marijuana to treat chronic pain. For a long time, steroids were incorporated in medication to help treat pain and inflammation illnesses. However, they caused side effects such as increased body mass, abnormal menstrual cycles, and a rise in blood pressure. Present-day, medicinal marijuana is preferred for easing chronic pain. Now, marijuana is in ointments used by persons having arthritis. 

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1. Assist individuals struggling with mental health disorders 

Clinical studies investigate and support the medicinal use of marijuana to control mental illnesses such as depression, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The analysis conducted shows that marijuana might alleviate symptoms of mental health disorders: 

• Depression is prevalent to a certain extent although a lot of people don’t even know they have it. Taking marijuana or cannabis-infused infusions can help stabilize moods to ease depression. 
• PTSD affects anyone that experiences trauma. Currently, studies are conducted on the impact marijuana has on helping people with PTSD. It may help control erratic behavior or the fight or flight response.  
• Alzheimer’s disease is among those caused by cognitive degeneration (that is almost unavoidable). Cannabinoids in cannabis have anti-inflammatory effects that fight the brain inflammation that causes Alzheimer’s disease. 

• When taken the proper way and in monitored dosage, marijuana can help calm down people with anxiety. 
• Shows potential in managing autism. Marijuana can calm users down and control their mood. Prescribed medicinal marijuana can help children with autism control frequent violent mood swings. 

TAKEHOME 

At present, marijuana use is perhaps a touchy topic from both the medical and legal viewpoint. Additional study on the benefits of marijuana is desirable to realize legalization on its use not only in the medical field but also for leisure. 

Meanwhile, if one is interested in reaping the potential benefits of marijuana, they should seek advice from an experienced medical practitioner. They will guide you through the safeties, any likely dangers, as well as the legalities of obtaining medical marijuana. 

Do not attempt to use any drug or substance such as marijuana to curb a medical condition without proper instruction.