Marijuana is said to have been around since 500 B.C. That is enough time for a plant to go through a long history of its usage, politics, research, and discovery. Recently, marijuana has become popular with many countries and regions legalizing it. Here we will understand some of the benefits of this well-known plant.

Health

It is no surprise Marijuana has presented several medical benefits for people with various health issues. Although marijuana is not a cure-all-drug, it can help with your mental health and physical health such as pain and nausea. Some research even shows that it helps slow the growth of cancer cells.

Mental

Though marijuana needs more research on the benefits of mental health, many people have claimed that cannabis has helped with their mental disorders. These disorders range from anxiety, stress, PTSD, depression, and others. Patients protest about the improvement marijuana has on their lives. Take anxiety, for example,  people who suffer from anxious thoughts and feelings can be quite intense. Using marijuana helps reduce these symptoms since the substances found in cannabis have calming effects.  

Physical

Just like mental health, there is no advanced research or enough evidence to make official claims linking marijuana and physical health. However, people turn to medical marijuana to help with their chronic pain. People use cannabis as a pain reliever for different types of pain, such as an injury. When a person is injured, there can be nerve damage and become inflamed. Marijuana is said to reduce the pain signals that travel to the brain and reduces pain.

Simultaneously, Marijuana has the potential to both help you physically and mentally in view of physical pain. It is true when people feel good and in a good headspace, they are less likely to focus on physical pain. Suppose you are a regular user of marijuana, and you happen to break your leg at a physically demanding job. If marijuana makes you feel good, chances are you are less concentrated on the pain you feel.

Cancer

There are more research findings relating to marijuana and cancer in recent years. As mentioned briefly above, cannabis can slow cancer cell growth and maybe even stop cell growth. This is a real game-changer for medical industries, and even better for millions of people, which gives us all hope in the world. Marijuana is also beneficial for cancer-related symptoms, like pain and nausea for patients receiving chemotherapy.

Economy

Marijuana has made a positive impact on the economy in many countries and regions. The legal changes will continue to expand as marijuana pursues to grow. Sales will increase exponentially making marijuana a billion-dollar industry, resulting in rising revenue in taxes, and creating jobs. This benefit is significant to our economy, by producing jobs and generating income all over.

Science

Seeing that cannabis is on the rise and becoming legal in more places, science will play an important role in the industry. It is necessary to conduct studies and research on marijuana for potential products and services that can help people and the world. Marijuana is important in the medical field, as it can provide us with prospective health benefits to help and even cure people and animals. Documenting the positive effects on patients is significant for our future, and can even change lives.

Alternative Drug Use

Can cannabis be a smarter alternative for other illegal and illicit drugs? The opioid epidemic is real and it is scary. We all have loved ones, friends, or even ourselves to be worried about. Even the most successful people are becoming addicted and dying because of the growing use of opioids.

Marijuana can be used as complementary or alternative medicine for those who are vulnerable to opioids. This could be a better and safer option due to its advantages over drugs like painkillers, crack, cocaine, and other hard drugs. Legalizing marijuana could solve problems of our health crisis in places, like in the U.S. With it becoming more popular, people are starting to replace their prescription pills with cannabis. It is also smart to talk with your doctor to see if this can be an option for you.

Though marijuana may still seem controversial to some, it is important to research, and become knowledgeable about the plant’s future. Marijuana can develop into changing medical industries, our economy, and much more.