(Newswire.net — February 25, 2019) — The international treaties have been successful in keeping the international drug trafficking under control for over 50 years. But now it is time for the medical marijuana industry to thrive in full bloom. This is especially because of the rising count of the studies being conducted to establish the benefits of medical marijuana and the realization of the states on the economic impacts that it can bring.
Medical marijuana has a lot of benefits that are aiding the rise of the industry. The most prominent ones include:
- Treatment for obesity
Obesity is currently one of the leading issues in the United States. It contributes to a lot of other medical conditions including cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypertension and heart diseases. Medical marijuana can be a treatment for obesity as it increases the metabolism of the body. But users need to keep mind not to give in to the hunger urges else things will have more negative impacts.
- Treatment for anxiety and depression
Medical marijuana has already found significant applications for the treatment of anxiety and depression and is turning out to be a major replacement for over-the-counter anti-depressant drugs. It provides an instant lightheaded feeling and helps individuals to treat anxiety, depression and even PTSD. This is one of the major advantages of Marijuana.
- Pain relief
Cannabis is known to have a lot of anti-inflammatory components that bind with the endocannabinoid receptors and work to reduce pain sensations. Medical cannabis can also be a bright option to consider for treating some forms of arthritis though significant evidence is still required to establish the fact.
- Helps to control diabetes
Animal studies have come up with promising results on the applications of medical cannabis to control diabetes. The legal issues had been stopping the human researches till date but the first-hand experiences from some of the regular cannabis users are stating them having a better control over their blood sugar level.
- A possible remedy for cancer
THC and CBD apart from the other active components have shown great laboratory results to fight cancer-causing cells and stopping its spread. It is the biggest medical marijuana news though it still lacks enough evidence due to the lack of studies. Some doctors are prescribing its application for fighting cancer, even in young patients.
- Treatment for glaucoma
Protruding eyes are caused due to the deposition of fluids in the eye cavities. Cannabis is currently trending out to be an effective treatment for glaucoma patients and helping them to keep the body fluids under control.
- Insomnia
Insomnia is a medical condition that has no treatment except for sleeping pills. But consuming sleeping pills for long terms can have much deeper impacts on the health of the user. Medical cannabis is a more suitable treatment that can promote stress relief and bring in sound sleep under controlled doses.