Medical Marijuana Benefits for Florida Patients
It is important to understand the medical marijuana benefits to determine if this treatment can provide relief as part of your personal wellness plan. The endocannabinoid system is in our body naturally through evolutionary processes and, when properly functioning, balances your body to allow it to run smoothly. When this system is out of balance, you may experience physical symptoms of pain or discomfort. For many individuals, including those in the Panama City Beach area, exploring medical cannabis has led to significant improvement in managing these chronic issues. The cannabinoids in the marijuana plant functions in the same way – by making up for the imbalance in your system and relieving those symptoms. In this way, the cannabinoids in marijuana are similar to a replacement for the endocannabinoids in your body.
Medical marijuana is tested, measured, and safely packaged, and can be used to treat a myriad of conditions. Buying products from a dispensary takes away the fear of buying impure products that may be laced with harmful substances. The Thrive team can guide you through the process of obtaining your medical marijuana card and can assist you in determining if medical marijuana is right for you. They are experts on the different types of medical marijuana and the medical benefits that can help alleviate your symptoms.
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Some of the more common benefits people experience with medical marijuana are listed below:
Pain Relief
Studies have shown repeatedly that medical marijuana can help control chronic and acute pain, thereby reducing the risk of opioid overuse. Chronic pain affects many people, from all walks of life and with different types of medical conditions. No matter the source of your pain, medical marijuana may ease your pain and help improve your quality of life.
Cannabis may be helpful in treating chronic pain associated with your body’s tissues; it is often more effective than prescription or over-the-counter pain medicine without the potential side effects. Even chronic conditions such as arthritis, without effective treatment, can be eased with the use of medical marijuana, especially in the forms of creams and balms which allow you to apply directly to the affected areas.
Reduces Joint Pain and Inflammation
Inflammation is a biological process that occurs in response to tissue injury, autoimmune disorders, toxins or a variety of other factors. Marijuana often has an anti-inflammatory effect, and medical marijuana can be effective in easing chronic inflammation symptoms. The terpenes in cannabis are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and help control pain, thus reducing the need for opioids. And since inflammation is often linked to pain, using medical marijuana for joint pain can be an effective tool in reducing pain and inflammation in your body.
Anxiety and Mood Regulation
Research has shown that medical marijuana can reduce racing thoughts and other types of anxiety and may help with general depression and anxiety. The positive mental health benefits of using medical marijuana for anxiety includes stabilizing your emotions (by supporting your body’s natural endocannabinoid system), combating depression, improving your mood, and even calming anxiety attacks in some people.
Improve Sleep and Relaxation
Certain strains of medical cannabis can help promote sleep and deep relaxation, helping you fall asleep and stay asleep. If you suffer from a chronic medical condition that causes pain, medical marijuana may not only help alleviate your pain, but may also help you sleep better, allowing your body to rest and regenerate.
Reduces Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is often a symptom of various medical conditions and a side effect of many prescription drugs. One of the most well-known treatments that often causes nausea is chemotherapy. However, cannabis can help alleviate these feelings of nausea.
In fact, marijuana may be even more effective than traditional anti-nausea medications, as those can be difficult to keep down, especially if vomiting is a problem. And since Cannabis offers flexibility in how it’s consumed—whether vaporized, smoked, or eaten in edibles—it is often a more effective treatment simply because you can keep it in your system.
Relieves Skin Irritation and Itching
Studies have linked cannabinoids with improvement in eczema, acne, psoriasis and other skin-irritations*. Medical marijuana may prove an effective treatment for skin irritation conditions or chronic itching and appear to even help improve skin wound healing. These types of skin conditions can be especially frustrating to treat, due to the affected areas of skin, and visibility of the areas. Scientists believe tetrahydrocannabinol, one of the active ingredients in medical marijuana, attaches to the brain receptors that influence the nervous system, reducing inflammation and nervous system activity in skin sensations. Balms and creams, and even smoking or liquid forms of medical marijuana have proven effective in these environments.
More / Other
Medical marijuana has been shown to provide these benefits and even more. Medical marijuana may help increase appetite for people suffering through other medical conditions or improve digestive health for people suffering from ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or other inflammatory bowel diseases. Marijuana has been shown to ease the pain of multiple sclerosis, lessen tremors in Parkinson’s disease, and reduce epileptic seizures. Medical Cannabis has been reported to help patients suffering with conditions with a chronic pain common pathway such as fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and interstitial cystitis. It has even been used to treat glaucoma. Scientists are just beginning to study and understand all of the benefits that come from medical marijuana use.
If you suffer from these, or any other medical condition, discussing the medical marijuana benefits with our marijuana doctors is the first step in getting the relief you need. Don’t wait any longer- the Thrive team is ready to walk you through the process of learning about cannabis and the many benefits you might receive from it.
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Whether it’s counseling with Suzanne Clark or a medical marijuana card certification exam by Dr. Loughlin, we’re here to help people find relief and thrive! Call us at 850-655-7090, stop by our Panama City Beach office (Monday through Saturday), or schedule one of our services below.
Medical Marijuana Doctor
- Initial Certification | $249
- Transfer Patients | $99
- Recertification | $99
Mental Health Counselor
- $150/hour