Approved for Medical Marijuana

While a wide variety of health conditions may be effectively treated with medical marijuana, only a handful of them qualify for legal use.  Cannabis is most frequently prescribed for chronic pain, however regions that have legalized the medicinal herb typically approve it for other major health conditions as well.

What health conditions qualify for legal use of medical marijuana?

• Cancer
• Wasting Syndrome (Cachexia) – HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease
• Movement Disorders -Epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Severe Muscle Spasms
• Glaucoma
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Severe Nausea

“In light of the recent opioid epidemic, medicinal marijuana has gained traction…” and some states designate opioid use disorder (OUD) as a condition that qualifies for legal cannabis use. Common symptoms of opioid withdrawal include diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, high blood pressure and myalgia (chronic muscle pain), however there are other serious symptoms including depression and suicidal thoughts.  Patients who dose cannabis have repeatedly reported relief from these symptoms by using this herbal alternative.  As of today, at least three states have approved naturalistic cannabis use to aid in common treatments for OUD.  There are a variety active clinical trials, as many have faith that cannabis could be the long-term opioid replacement either in conjunction with or in lieu of methadone or buprenorphine.

As of Apr. 24, 2023, 38 states, Washington D.C. and three territories, “have legalized marijuana for medical purposes. Accessibility to medicinal cannabis for chronic pain patients varies as different states regulate the number of dispensaries and restrict the proximities of dispensaries within each state.”  Of the states and various countries where medical marijuana is legal, the benefits can easily be reaped with online ordering made possible with a doctor approved medical marijuana card.

As with any medication, it’s important to have it on hand when you need it.  Multiple cannabis strains work to relieve the symptoms brought on by chronic conditions and once the most effective strain is found, patients often stock up.  Medical marijuana strains that are high with the cannabinoids cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabidiol (CBD) have been recognized for being effective in treating many of the approved conditions.

What are the best cannabis products to have on hand for approved medical conditions?

Full Spectrum RSO Oil – Cancer, Chronic Pain, Movement Disorders, Chronic Nausea, Shaun wrote, “Love this! Great value. I love the balance feel you get with the THC and CBD. Wonderful for treating chronic pain, and insomnia. Highly recommend. Definition of medicinal.”

Live Resin Tincture – Blackberry – HTC (high levels of CBD and THC)– Cancer, Chronic Pain, Glaucoma

Live Resin Cart – Paris OG – (high levels of CBG and THC) – Chronic Pain, Cancer, Movement Disorders

How do patients get medical marijuana?

Over half of the states have legalized medical marijuana, but in order to obtain this herbal alternative, you must get a written a statement from your doctor or qualifying health care provider, which includes your name and explains the medical condition or side effects that concern you.  These days there are many authorized online sellers.  In an ideal world, you would be able to sign up for automatic prescription refills, thus removing the worry of getting the right strain at the right time.  Perhaps the day will come when cannabis is included in traditional health care coverage and/or subscribe and save will be on the horizon as the demand for regulated, chemical free cannabis continues.