Medical marijuana can help ease chronic pain and other medical issues.
Medical marijuana is an herb that can treat many conditions, including chronic pain and seizures. At times, people find themselves in situations that need medical marijuana for immediate relief. These circumstances may include pain in a spinal cord injury, sepsis, cancer treatment side effects in children and adults, and drug addiction treatment programs.
Very important is the location of the dispensary. In Scranton, doctors need to have a medical marijuana card issued in Pennsylvania to prescribe it to their patients. Here's when doctors can use medical marijuana in emergency settings.
1. Spinal Cord Injury
People with spinal cord injuries suffer from chronic pain and may have muscle spasticity due to damage to the spinal cord. They may also have uncontrollable muscle spasms, known as tics and spasticity. These conditions are best treated with the use of medical marijuana. Medical marijuana can help in these situations by providing rapid onset of pain relief and muscle relaxation without the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs such as opioids which can be highly addictive.
2. Sepsis
Sepsis is a type of sepsis syndrome, which occurs when infection enters the bloodstream, and the body's immune system rejects the disease. Sepsis can lead to multiple organ failures and death. It is best treated with medical marijuana because it provides pain relief and reduces muscle spasms.
3. Cancer Treatment Side Effects in Children and Adults
The cancer treatment side effects in children and adults include nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss. These side effects can be relieved with medical marijuana. Medical marijuana may also help to alleviate insomnia.
4. Drug Addiction Treatment Programs
People experiencing drug abuse may want to use medical marijuana to help them manage their addiction. Doctors can also substitute conventional drugs such as opiates, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. They can also use medical marijuana in baclofen overdosage, preventing seizures caused by drinking alcohol.
5. Eating Disorders
Medical marijuana can treat eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. It helps to promote the feeling of fullness and reduces nausea caused by bulimia. Medical marijuana also reduces anxiety, which is a common symptom of anorexia.
6. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The symptoms and signs of PTSD cause significant distress, disability, and poor quality of life. Symptoms include flashbacks and nightmares, as well as hyper-arousal. Medical marijuana can help to reduce the symptoms of PTSD.
7. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
CAD is a disorder in which the heart's arteries become narrowed, and blood flow is reduced. Medical marijuana use in CAD patients has decreased risk factors for heart attacks, such as blood pressure and weight. Medical marijuana also stimulates appetite, which is beneficial for patients with CAD as it reduces weight loss due to appetite suppression and increased appetite.
8. Bipolar Disorder
People with bipolar disorder may experience severe mood swings or manic episodes, which disrupt the person's social and work life. Medical marijuana helps alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, agitation, and restlessness. It helps to stabilize mood, improves sleep, and reduces mania.
9. Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes impaired social interaction and communication. Medical marijuana can help in situations of autism where children experience pain and seizures. It can also help with anxiety, agitation, and restlessness symptoms.
10. Stroke and Head Trauma Cases
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and accounts for almost 1 million hospital visits each year. A brain hemorrhage occurs when a clot blocks an artery to the brain resulting in damage. Doctors can treat it with medical marijuana, which helps reduce the amount of swelling and decrease pain due to neurological damage.
Medical marijuana is beneficial for treating many conditions and diseases. You can purchase it with a medical marijuana card in states that allow legal use. People who do not have a medical marijuana card may use the drug temporarily in an emergency setting, as prescribed by a doctor, to alleviate their symptoms.
This article was written by Erika J. Hanks.
Hanks is a doctor that helps her patients treat severe pain using medical marijuana. When she is not at the hospital she likes to spend time with her dog.
