Why Cannabis is Effective for Chronic Pain?

The use of Marijuana for medicinal purposes and legalization have been debatable topics for ages. But we are somewhat more interested in the actual hardcore evident facts about the effectiveness of Cannabis in the treatment of ailments or chronic pains. Having said that, let’s quickly look at the number of people who use Cannabis as medicine in America and Canada. The numbers are absolutely mind-blowing, reaching up to 22.2 million for the American population and 4.4 million for Canada.

Does Cannabis Really Help?

A publication by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) back in 2018 stated that the most common reason behind the consumption of Cannabis by adults is its medical benefit. There are tons of authentic research on the internet that suggests that Cannabis DOES help treat several chronic pains, including high-impact chronic problems. There are many alternatives to Cannabis that have been used for the treatment of such ailments. But the exponentially increasing figures on Marijuana consumption suggest that these alternatives are either expensive or have more side effects than Cannabis.

Cannabis in Place of Opioids

Yeah, the alternative that we were just talking about is Opioid. Since chronic pains are common and treatment is usually expensive, opioids are not encouraged anymore. Also, the fact that Cannabis has a history dating back to almost 3000 years as medicine makes it more reliable and authoritative. The striking similarity between Opioids and Cannabis’s effects is also worth discussion. Drowsiness, clouded thinking, slowed breathing, etc. are some of the similar effects. While on the contrary, opioids are also associated with nausea and constipation. We all know that Cannabis eradicates the need to feel nauseous. Cannabis is also very much related to the increase in appetite.

So, this is safe to say that Cannabis gives you relief from the pains and the comfort from dosages, unlike Opioids.

The Risks and Side effects of Cannabis

The one reason that does not let this fantastic drug become legal is its addiction. You will find hundreds of thousands of philosophical debates on the ban of Marijuana everywhere on the internet, but no one says it out loud. Despite having so many advantages and health benefits, it is still illegal in most parts of the world because you cannot merely resist the euphoria.

The captivity of the brain and body under the influence of Cannabis makes it a controversial drug. Once someone becomes habitual of treating their pains by employing Cannabis, there is no other drug on earth that can bring the same relief. And that is something to be worried about. Although it does relieve pains, ailments, stress disorders, anxiety, insomnia, appetite disorders, and more, it is still not deemed the right medicine.

But there is still hope for those who seek pure treatment and recreational activity through Cannabis. And that is Cannabis minus THC (Tetra Hydro Cannabinoid –  the component that makes you high). CBDs are abundantly available in the market and, to a large extent, are legal.