Though not without its critics, medical cannabis has been used as a therapy of last resort. Despite growing scientific evidence of medical cannabis can offer medical benefits, accessing this treatment can be a challenging process for patients \u2013 and can raise questions regarding dosing and treatment planning for medical professionals. <\/p>\n

A recent study<\/a> published in the journal Addiction<\/em> also found that use of marijuana is increasing sharply across the United States, although this rise may not be linked to the legalization of marijuana in participating states. <\/p>\n

In this write-up, we look at the scientific evidence weighing the medical benefits of cannabis. <\/p>\n

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• Chronic Pain<\/strong>\n

  A large review<\/a> from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assessed more than 10,000 scientific studies looked closely the use of medical cannabis to treat chronic pain. <\/p>\n

  The review found that cannabis or products containing cannabinoids \u2014 which are the active ingredients in cannabis are effective at relieving chronic pain.<\/li>\n

• Alcohol Addiction<\/strong>\n

  Another comprehensive review<\/a> of evidence, published last year in the journal Clinical Psychology Review, revealed that using marijuana may help people with alcohol or opioid dependencies to fight their addictions.<\/li>\n

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• Depression, Stress, Anxiety<\/strong>\n

  The review published<\/a> in Clinical Psychology Review assessed all published scientific literature that investigated the use of marijuana to treat symptoms of mental illness. <\/p>\n

  The authors found some evidence supporting the use of marijuana to relieve depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.<\/li>\n

• Epilepsy<\/strong>\n

  In June 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use<\/a> of a medication containing cannabidiol (CBD) to treat two rare, severe, and specific types of epilepsy \u2014 called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome \u2014 that are difficult to control with other types of medication. This CBD-based drug is known as Epidiolex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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