What Medical Research Says About Cannabis for Anxiety

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Medical Cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, is being used across the country to improve the quality of life, restore balance, and change lives for millions of Americans with debilitating conditions such as anxiety.

Using Medical Cannabis as a Performance Enhancer for Patients with Debilitating Conditions

Anxiety, noun, – a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

In healthy amounts, anxiety is a useful and healthy emotion. Categorized as a mental health condition, the symptoms of anxiety include nervousness, worry, fear, and apprehension.

In competition, daily endeavors, and in fight or flight situations, a healthy level of anxiety helps us choose the appropriate response.
However, in disproportionate amounts, anxiety becomes debilitating as it interferes with our daily functions. Untreated, it can hinder performance in every aspect of our lives.

The American Psychological Association (APA) describes a person with an anxiety disorder as having “recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns” that interfere with the individual’s daily functions.

These anxiety disorders lead to a diminished sense of well-being, elevated rates of unemployment, relationship breakdowns, elevated risks of depression, substance abuse, and suicide.

Common Symptoms Among All Anxiety Disorders:

• Increased Irritability
• Concentration Difficulties
• Restlessness or a feeling of being ‘On Edge.’
• Uncontrollable Feelings of Worry
• Sleep Difficulties (Falling or Staying Asleep)

Common Treatments

Traditionally treated with a wide array of pharmaceuticals, patients with disproportionate levels of anxiety have and continue to praise Medical Cannabis (Cannabinoid Therapy) as an effective treatment to restore balance and productivity within their lives.

Various studies have shown that cannabis can help promote an increased sense of calm, improve relaxation, increase healthy sleep, reduce stress, regulate emotional processing, regulate mood, and stimulate appetite to restore balance within your body’s functioning.

With the wide-spread conviction in using medical cannabis as a tool to regulate anxiety levels and restore internal balance, there is an ever-increasing number of Americans turning to Medical Cannabis (Medical Marijuana) for relief. Contact us to get your medical marijuana card today!

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Our licensed doctors share the conviction in the use of cannabis to assist their patients to ensure happier, healthier, and more productive lives.