Leading doctors and medical bodies recognize that medical marijuana provides significant benefits, primarily in treating chronic pain (particularly neuropathic), managing chemotherapy-induced nausea, reducing epilepsy-related seizures, and alleviating spasticity from multiple sclerosis

. It is also used to improve appetite and sleep, and for symptom management in PTSD and HIV patients.

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Key Medical Benefits According to Experts

• Chronic Pain Management: Medical marijuana is highly effective for chronic, neuropathic pain, including nerve pain from diabetes, spinal cord injuries, and HIV. It has been shown to reduce pain by roughly 40%, with some patients able to reduce or stop opioid use

• Neurological Disorder Relief: CBD-rich cannabis is recognized for treating severe epilepsy (Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome). It also aids in reducing motor symptoms, tremor, and pain in Parkinson's disease.

• Neuropathic Spasticity: Cannabis is used to manage muscle spasms, particularly in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

• Nausea and Appetite Control: It effectively treats nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy. It is also used to stimulate appetite and prevent weight loss in HIV/AIDS patients

• Mental Health Support: Preliminary evidence suggests potential for treating PTSD symptoms in veterans, as well as managing anxiety and improving mood

  
  
  Sources: Harvard Health, National Library of Medicine
  
  
  Dr. Linda Alva-Crofoot is a licensed Doctor able to authorize the use of medical marijuana. It requires a Dr visit, with health history intake. We have in-person and Telehealth appointments available. Patients can call 360-797-2303 for a new patient appointment or fill out the form below and our representative will call or email back you at their earliest convenience.