{"id":302,"date":"2019-06-11T10:47:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T10:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/michigan\/?p=302"},"modified":"2023-05-04T17:39:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T17:39:02","slug":"medical-cannabis-and-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/michigan\/medical-cannabis-and-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Cannabis and Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. We all get down every-now-and-then, because of tragedy, loss, or major life events, but clinical depression is different. Pervasive, overwhelming, and broadly comprehensive, it\u2019s a down-phase that doesn\u2019t bounce back. Which leaves many to question, can I get medical marijuana for depression. Cannabis is an obvious candidate to help with depression symptoms. Read more to find out why.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Ohio Medical board is considering adding 5 new conditions to those that\u00a0qualify for treatment<\/a>\u00a0with medical marijuana in Ohio, including\u00a0Insomnia<\/a>, Depression,\u00a0Anxiety<\/a>, \u00a0Autism<\/a>, and\u00a0Opioid Use Disorder<\/a>. We\u2019re delving more deeply into each one to keep\u00a0Ohio Medical Marijuana Card<\/a>\u00a0holders and potential patients informed on access, conditions and treatment options for health, relief and empowerment.<\/p>\n

    (Edit 6\/14\/19: Ohio\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>12-member medical board was set to make a final vote June 12, however the\u00a0voting has been postponed<\/a>\u00a0as the board’s two new members haven’t had time to read up on the issues. The president of the board said there is “no rush” on approving new conditions and no official date has been set.)<\/em><\/p>\n

    We all get down every-now-and-then, because of tragedy, loss, or major life events, but\u00a0clinical depression<\/a>\u00a0is different. Pervasive, overwhelming, and broadly comprehensive, it\u2019s an extended down-phase that just doesn\u2019t bounce back. Naturally, studies show medical marijuana can help.<\/p>\n

    Depression<\/a>\u00a0is a pronounced, persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that lasts longer than two weeks and is marked by a significant change in the previous functioning. The most prominent symptoms are sadness and loss of interest, but there\u2019s also fatigue, appetite changes, excessive guilt, impaired performance, and feelings of worthlessness.<\/p>\n

    So, can I get medical marijuana for depression? Strongly proven to treat\u00a0anxiety, cannabis is a logical step for depression. Widely correlated with broad overlap, they precede\u00a0each other\u00a0in most cases. In fact, HuffPost reported that:<\/p>\n

    \u201cneuroscientists from the University of Buffalo\u2019s Research Institute on Addictions found that endocannabinoids \u2014 chemical compounds in the brain that activate the same receptors as THC, an active compound in marijuana \u2014 may be helpful in treating depression that results from chronic stress.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Forbes<\/a>\u00a0reported on a University of Washington study that collected treatment information using an app. Evidence that cannabis treats depression was strong, increasing in efficacy by strain:<\/p>\n

    \u200b\u201cAn analysis of the strains the app users reported smoking showed a few different outcomes depending on the percentages of THC and CBD. For depression, strains higher in CBD and lower in THC produced the largest reduction in symptoms. For anxiety, CBD and THC percentages seemed to make little difference in the results. For stress, users reported significant symptom reduction when using strains high in both CBD and THC.
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    \nThe dosage analysis showed that depression symptoms decreased with high CBD strains after just one puff (and more puffs didn\u2019t decrease symptoms beyond that point). For anxiety, symptoms decreased after two puffs of any strain regardless of CBD and THC content (symptoms didn\u2019t decrease further after two puffs), and for stress, the largest symptom reduction came after 10 or more puffs of strains high in THC and CBD.\u201d<\/p>\n

    We know cannabis is known to promote sharing and social interaction; as big a factor as any in treating this mysterious disorder, which commonly co-exists with social isolation.<\/p>\n

    Understandably, cannabis helps us when\u00a0feeling down. That it helps depression is by no means a stretch. Despite all this, depression\u00a0still doesn’t qualify for medical marijuana treatment in Ohio.<\/p>\n

    Ohio\u2019s\u00a012-member medical board was set to make a final vote on adding new the new conditions on June 12th, however the\u00a0vote was\u00a0postponed<\/a>\u00a0as the board’s two new members haven’t had time to read up on the issues. The president of the board said there is “no rush” on approving new conditions and no official date has been set.<\/p>\n

    \u200bCheck back here, with us for updates on, news, science, and treatment, as we support you on your healthcare journey.<\/p>\n

    If you are an Ohioan suffering from one of\u00a0these 21 medical conditions<\/a>\u00a0you may be eligible to obtain your own Ohio Medical Marijuana Card to treat your ailment with medical marijuana, which includes both THC and CBD products.<\/p>\n

    \u200b\u200bClick\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about what My Marijuana Card’s state-certified Ohio marijuana doctors can do for you, or give us a call at (419-237-7119)<\/a> and our friendly patient coordinators will set an appointment and walk you through the process of receiving your own Ohio Medical Marijuana card.\u00a0Get your Ohio marijuana card today online! Get your Michigan marijuana card today online!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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