The use of medical marijuana is legal in twenty-three of the fifty states. With more states allowing this alternative medicine it is time to make the change in Florida. Many prescription medicines and painkillers have serious side effects and strong addictive capabilities. Patients in need of these medicines should be offered an alternitave if they do not wish to use these types of prescription medicines. Medical marijuana can benefit multiple diseases and conditions among its patients. There are over one hundred and eighty treatable illnesses that cannaboids – the chemicals active in marijuana – can help, anything from simple pains to cancer. The two main active cannaboids are Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD), CBD being used for more medical purposes.
Some Diseases and Conditions Benefited
- Cancer
- Anorexia
- AIDS
- Chronic pain
- Cachexia
- Persistent muscle spasms, including those associated with multiple sclerosis
- Seizures, including, but not limited to, those associated with epilepsy
- Severe nausea
- Glaucoma
- Arthritis
- Migraines
- Any other chronic or persistent medical symptom that substantially limits the ability of the person to conduct one or more major life activities (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) or, if not alleviated, may cause serious harm to the patient's safety or physical or mental health
Prescriptions will be strictly given to those who truthfully need it. Certified physicians before administration of the medicine will strictly evaluate any patient seeking Medical Marijuana.
