Cancer and medical marijuana
Marijuana is a substance which comes from the cannabis plant. The main component within the marijuana is the THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is a type of cannabinoid which is found within the marijuana substance. The cannabinoids always act on a certain receptor within the cells of the human body and commonly within the central nervous system.
There has been a lot of speculation on whether marijuana a can be used to treat cancer. However, research has not given a clear answer over the same even though it has revealed that the presence of cannabinoid can help in relieving some symptoms and pain in cancer patients. During the research, it was showed that smoking of marijuana by cancer patients reduces pain, nausea and even vomiting.
Medical marijuana
Marijuana in many countries has been classified as an illegal drug. However, in some countries and States like Canada and California, marijuana has been legalized to be used as a medical drug. Through proper legislation such countries and States have set up laws which govern the use of the substance. The laws in place authorize doctors and care givers to recommend the amount of substance to be used by the patient and even the species to be used.
Medical marijuana has been recommended in Canada to be used in relieving symptoms and side effects in cancer patients. Using medical marijuana helps the cancer patient relax hence giving them a sense of wellness. Further the use of medical marijuana helps in relieving vomiting and nausea. Research has shown that the presence of the cannabinoids within the marijuana helps in reducing the effects of vomiting and nausea in cancer patients. These signs are always common in cancer patients during the chemotherapy and radiotherapy processes .it is worth noting that Canada has developed the Nabilone pill which has cannabinoids from marijuana which is used in the treatment of vomiting and nausea in cancer patients
Appetite lose
This is a common problem with cancer patients. This always results in loss of weight because patients do not eat. For this case research has shown that some patients have had increased appetite after smoking marijuana.
Pain
Experimental research from the Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Center in Israel has shown that medical marijuana helps in relieving pain. The presence of Tetranabinex and cannabidiol elements within medical marijuana has been found to be a strong pain reliever in cancer patients especially after chemotherapy process this has been proved in Canada where it is commonly used in case other pain killer element fail to respond.
Side effects
Beside medical marijuana being used in the treatment of cancer patents, it is worth noting that there several health risks which must be addressed to ensure that the drug is not harmful to the patient. Some of the risks which have been identified include poor memory concentration, changes in sensory response, increased heart beat and increased blood pressure. It is worth noting these signs may vary in patients depending on the amount inhaled or taken by patients. Further it must be noted that medical marijuana comes in various forms including creams, dried powered among others and it is only the doctor who can advise.
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