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When somebody mentions the word marijuana, I am pretty sure that at first, most people will think about something which is negative. People would probably imagine a party filled with teenagers, each holding a joint and smoking weed while getting high. This is a problem for terms such as medical marijuana and the medical use of marijuana. The negative connotation that these words automatically brings up makes it very hard for people to accept this new kind of treatment which involves the use of medical cannabis.

Basically, medical marijuana is the same as the normal cannabis you can find in underground parties used to satisfy addiction. The only difference is that there are controls in place for the medical use of marijuana. It is legal in the eyes of the government and it is for the medical treatment for people who are suffering from certain types of diseases or pain. Medical cannabis can be purchased at special pharmacies or dispensaries that are licensed to sell medical marijuana. These unique dispensaries, although legal, are still forced to have a limited distribution due to certain definitions of the local law. You will first need a prescription from your physician or doctor before you will be granted access in dealing with the dispensary. The prescription must contain a recommendation and the certain ailments you have that require treatment through the medical use of marijuana.

There are now a lot of new minor ailments that marijuana can treat thanks to intensive research. It can be used for the illnesses regarding nausea, vomiting, unwanted weight loss and lack of appetite. Spasticity and pain are also some new ailments that medical marijuana is able to remedy.

The list also includes a few major illnesses such as: cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraines, or other illnesses. Treatment for all these diseases and illnesses are possible thanks to the great progress of medical use of marijuana.

Disclaimer: This article not intended to be nor should it be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician.

Chronic pain has reached epidemic proportions in this country. Chronic pain is often defined as pain that lasts three months or longer. Although it’s more common in older adults, anyone can experience it. Approximately 50 million people suffer from chronic pain, and another 25 million suffer from acute pain caused by surgery and accidents.

One of the main problems with chronic pain is under treatment. According to the National Chronic Pain Outreach Association, seven million cannot relieve their pain without opiate medications, and yet, only 4,000 doctors were willing to prescribe it. Because of negative publicity, erroneous views about addiction, or the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) scrutiny, doctors are afraid of losing their license. Even if you can find a doctor to prescribe opiods, since tolerance can occur over time, many doctors will not prescribe an adequate dosage to combat the pain. Tragically, living with intractable pain can lead to depression, and depression can lead to suicide.

Although I don’t advocate the use of marijuana for recreational use, it has been found beneficial in the treatment of chronic pain. In addition to it’s analgesic effects, it is an anti-inflammatory, and it can work synergystically with opiod medications. Unfortunately, although opiod medications are effective in treating the pain in the beginning, over time a tolerance can develop, and they don’t work as well. Furthermore, research has shown except for the potential damage to the lungs, it is safer than many of the legal drugs used for pain. On the basis of animal models, there is no known case of legal overdose.

Not only can marijuana treat effectively treat pain, it can also treat the nausea associated with opiod medication usage. Unlike Marinol, a synthetic form of marijuana, inhaled marijuana usually offers immediate relief because it is absorbed into the blood at a faster rate, and it contains more cabbinoids than Marinol. Furthermore, it causes less side-effects than Marinol.

Unfortunately, until recently, the United State’s government has had outdated views on marijuana. Classed a Schedule I drug, it has been illegal and considered a dangerous drug with no medical value. However, slowly, viewpoints are changing. Unfortunately, although medical marijuana is a viable alternative in the treatment of chronic pain, even if it were legalized nationwide, there would still be the biased attitudes to overcome just like with the opiates.

In 2008, medical marijuana usuage and cultivation under a doctor’s recommendation was legal in thirteen states. Furthermore, in October of 2009, the Obama Administration issued new guidelines that medical marijuana patients should not be arrested or prosecuted as long as they or their caregivers are in compliance with state laws.

Chronic pain has reached epidemic proportions in this country. Chronic pain is often defined as pain that lasts three months or longer. Although it’s more common in older adults, anyone can experience it. Approximately 50 million people suffer from chronic pain, and another 25 million suffer from acute pain caused by surgery and accidents.

One of the main problems with chronic pain is under treatment. According to the National Chronic Pain Outreach Association, seven million cannot relieve their pain without opiate medications, and yet, only 4,000 doctors were willing to prescribe it. Because of negative publicity, erroneous views about addiction, or the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) scrutiny, doctors are afraid of losing their license. Even if you can find a doctor to prescribe opiods, since tolerance can occur over time, many doctors will not prescribe an adequate dosage to combat the pain. Tragically, living with intractable pain can lead to depression, and depression can lead to suicide.

Although I don’t advocate the use of marijuana for recreational use, it has been found beneficial in the treatment of chronic pain. In addition to it’s analgesic effects, it is an anti-inflammatory, and it can work synergystically with opiod medications. Unfortunately, although opiod medications are effective in treating the pain in the beginning, over time a tolerance can develop, and they don’t work as well. Furthermore, research has shown except for the potential damage to the lungs, it is safer than many of the legal drugs used for pain. On the basis of animal models, there is no known case of legal overdose.

Not only can marijuana treat effectively treat pain, it can also treat the nausea associated with opiod medication usage. Unlike Marinol, a synthetic form of marijuana, inhaled marijuana usually offers immediate relief because it is absorbed into the blood at a faster rate, and it contains more cabbinoids than Marinol. Furthermore, it causes less side-effects than Marinol.

Unfortunately, until recently, the United State’s government has had outdated views on marijuana. Classed a Schedule I drug, it has been illegal and considered a dangerous drug with no medical value. However, slowly, viewpoints are changing. Unfortunately, although medical marijuana is a viable alternative in the treatment of chronic pain, even if it were legalized nationwide, there would still be the biased attitudes to overcome just like with the opiates.

In 2008, medical marijuana usuage and cultivation under a doctor’s recommendation was legal in thirteen states. Furthermore, in October of 2009, the Obama Administration issued new guidelines that medical marijuana patients should not be arrested or prosecuted as long as they or their caregivers are in compliance with state laws.