The legalization of marijuana has long been a hotly debated topic in political discourse, but what’s important to distinguish in any discussion of it is that recreational use is not the same as the medical use of it. Americans are becoming more receptive of the idea of legal medical marijuana — 83% of them approve of its prescription to patients with serious illnesses. As of now, about 20 states in the US have approved the use of medical marijuana to treat the symptoms of certain conditions. Here are three conditions you probably didn’t know medical marijuana can be helpful for.
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause a sufferer to make repeated sounds or movements that they do not have control over. The disorder can have very dramatic effects on a person’s quality of life, but a review of the history of legal medical marijuana found that it could have a positive effect and alleviate some of those symptoms and reduce the occurrence of tics.
Suicide
Some people advocate for the use of medical marijuana for depression, but a recent study published in the American Public Journal of Health shows that medical marijuana can reduce suicide rates by about five percent. Additionally, medical marijuana could decrease rates of suicide by 10% among males.
AIDS
Many people are aware of the use of medical marijuana to help with discomforts associated with cancer, but it can also be used to help people living with AIDS. Of course, there is no cure for AIDS, but medical marijuana can help the sufferer cope with things like nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and pain.
If medical marijuana is legal in your state and your doctor believes that it would help you medically, you will be given what is referred to as a medical marijuana card. This will enable you to be able to purchase it at a licensed seller, which is referred to as a medical marijuana dispensary. Find out more about this topic here.