Your starter’s guide to medical marijuana: FAQs and Facts
To become a responsible consumer, and explore medical marijuana in the best way, you need to know everything about it. Today we share with you a question and answer guide and facts about medical marijuana. Find the best option for you with our FAQ that concentrates the most important information in one place.
Medical Marijuana FAQS
1.- What is medical marijuana?
Medical marijuana is the use of marijuana to treat diseases or conditions. It’s the same product as recreational marijuana but taken with a purpose: to heal or improve health.
2.- Is marijuana the same thing as cannabis?
No. The word Cannabis refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, while Marijuana refers to parts of the plants that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
3.- What diseases can medical marijuana treat?
Every day there are new ways in which medical marijuana can help alleviate diseases, the most common and popular are:
- Cancer
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Inflammation
- Chronic pain
- PTSD
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Alzheimer
- HIV / AIDS
4.- How do you take medical marijuana?
As with recreational marijuana, there are several ways you can take it:
- Smoking it: Inhaling it through a vaporizer
- Eating it: In a brownie, etc.
- Putting it on: In a lotion, spray, oil or cream
- Placing drops under your tongue
How you take it depends on you and your needs. Because the benefits vary as well as the hours to take effect. To decide correctly you can consult a specialist who will give you the best recommendations.
5.- Is it okay to combine the aforementioned types of marijuana?
If you’ve been consuming medical marijuana for a while, then yes. Before thinking about combining, you must learn the effects of a single product first. But combinations are common.
For example, some users that rely on edibles, also consume vapes to accelerate the relief process and manage pain spikes or rupture symptoms.
6.- Does medical marijuana have side effects?
Possible side effects of medical marijuana may include the following:
- Increase in cardiac frequency
- Dizziness
- Impaired memory and concentration
- Slower reaction times
- Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
- Increased appetite
- Possible addiction
- Hallucinations or mental illness
- Withdrawal symptoms
*There are medical marijuana formulations that relieve symptoms without causing the intoxicating effects and mood swings associated with recreational use.
7.- Does medical marijuana interfere with other medications?
It is generally advised that you don’t mix marijuana with the following:
- Medications that are CNS depressants such as sedatives or tranquilizers
- Alcohol
- Anticoagulants or anti-platelet drugs, herbs, and supplements
- Protease inhibitors
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Don’t forget to always discuss potential side effects and risks with your provider.
8.- How do I get medical marijuana?
If medical marijuana is legal in your state, you need a written statement to get the drug that explains you need it to treat your medical condition. After that, you’ll be added to a list to be able to buy from an authorized seller.
9.- Can everyone use medical marijuana?
People who shouldn’t use medical marijuana include:
- People with heart disease
- Pregnant women
- People with a history of psychosis
10.- What are CBD and THC?
Cannabis contains more than 100 trusted source active ingredients, the most abundant being cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). You can learn more about these components here: THC vs CBD: What is the real difference?
Medical Marijuana Facts
1.- USA is in favor of legalization
According to 2021 Pew Research Center survey, 9 in 10 Americans favor some form of marijuana legalization. 60% say that it should be legal for medical and recreational use, 31% for medical use only. Only 8% say that it shouldn’t be legal in any form.
2.- You are on your own
Even if it’s medical marijuana, doctor’s usually don’t help navigate the marijuana world. If you want to know all your options and how to consume each type (dosage, correct use, etc.) you’ll have to seek extra help. The doctor gives you recommendations, but not a prescription.
3.- Smoking for medical purposes is not recommended
The reason? The major concern is that you’ll inhale at least 50 carcinogenic substances, the same as tobacco.
You’ve reached the end! We want to remind you to not use cannabis to postpone seeing a health care provider about a medical problem. We hope this FAQ guide serves you to make well-informed decisions if you decide to use medical marijuana.
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