Medical marijuana has faced a long and arduous journey to become respected within the medical community. Thankfully, it is finally being appreciated for its many important medicinal uses. What may be a controversial substance in the minds of some people is an absolute lifesaver for people who are suffering from a variety of physical, mental, and emotional disorders. As with any pharmaceutical, it can be abused. However, when it is used under the proper care of an attentive physician, it can benefit many people.
People With Chronic Pain
One major use of medicinal marijuana is in the treatment of chronic pain. A lesser-known biological system in your body is the endocannabinoid system. This system is triggered naturally by exercise, releasing the endorphins commonly associated with the runner’s high.
When someone experiences chronic pain that doesn’t respond to other treatments, the THC in medical marijuana activates the endocannabinoid system, which