You don’t have to get high to benefit from THC

The deeper science delves into the cannabis plant, the more medicinal properties are discovered. Historically, the plant has been used for medicine in various cultures, but research only began in the last generation. Currently, the focus is on the “fun” side of THC rather than the difference it can make to long-term wellness.

THC, the most popular cannabinoid in cannabis. It is the reason we feel exalted, elevated and exalted. However you classify it, it’s what puts us in a different headspace. THC stimulates neurons in the reward system to release the signaling chemical dopamine in higher concentrations than normally observed in response to natural rewarding stimuli. Simply put, cannabinoids regulate the way cells communicate – how they send, receive or process messages.

There is evidence that drugs containing THC can be effective treatments for chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain (pain caused by nerve damage), nociceptive pain (pain caused by persistent inflammation and associated damage), and nociplastic pain (Pain that arises from the altered function of pain-related pain). sensory pathways).

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Currently, around 50% of research focuses on the harmful effects of THC and cannabis, but more and more research is being conducted on the potential of medical marijuana and TCH. The imitation studies conducted suggest that cannabinoids:

• Reduce fears
• Reduce inflammation and relieve pain
• Control nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy
• Kill cancer cells and slow tumor growth
• Relax tense muscles in people with MS
• Stimulate appetite and improve weight gain in people with cancer and AIDS

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Anxiety disorders are widespread and affect millions of people worldwide. Over 7 million adults in Canada and the United States have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, but the number of people suffering from anxiety is likely significantly higher. Research data shows that, all things being equal, THC appears to relieve anxiety at lower doses, and CBD helps at all dosages.

For veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and seeking alternative treatment options, the first FDA-regulated study of the benefits of smoked cannabis in 2021 returned positive results and showed that THC can help veterans.