Know the Facts- Medical Marijuana for Depression
Don’t feel like going out to play with friends. Always questioning your abilities. Negative & suicidal thoughts. For depression patients, these are common. If you are suffering from depression, don’t worry! You are not alone! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2016, about 16.2 million American adults had at least one major depressive episode. And, the condition is treatable. Researchers have found that marijuana use can help depression patients get back to their lives. Unlike prescription medications, marijuana doesn’t cause any side-effects. As a result, more patients are applying for medical marijuana cards and more studies are being conducted in the area. How Can Marijuana Help Depression Patients? The marijuana plant contains two important cannabinoids—THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) - a psychoactive compound and CBD (cannabidiol) - a non-psychoactive compound that is often available as CBD oil). When these cannabinoids are delivered to the body, they inter