Medical Marijuana: A Better Substitute for Antidepressants and Sleeping Aids


 Depression and insomnia are extremely common disorders and there might not be anyone who isn’t aware or familiar with either of them. As commonly found an issue, both depression and insomnia can have very distinct characteristics and/or severity thus the treatments are different for different people. While some people get treated through therapy, there are certain cases that require medication. The medications used can be addictive and have side effects, it is better to substitute them for better and effective treatments like medical marijuana fresno has made usage marijuana legal for medicinal purposes.

If you are in Fresno and wish to know about medical marijuana and its effects on depression and insomnia, continue reading this blog.

Effects of Medical Marijuana

Studies have recognized the potential benefits of medical marijuana in pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. However, the studies and research conducted on this matter are still limited because of its illegality at federal level. Scientists at the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions have found in their research on animals that marijuana can help restore normal endocannabinoid function and mood stabilization which are usually affected by chronic stress that is one of the main symptoms of depression.

Since stress is common in both depression and insomnia, marijuana can help release the stress and eventually treat both the conditions. For sleeping disorders, marijuana eliminates the REM state of sleep cycle, that is, without entering the ‘dreaming state’ of the sleep, the person directly enters the deep sleep state. This is helpful for people who have stress disorders as it completely eliminates nightmares thus enhancing the quality of sleep.

Side Effects of Antidepressants and Sleeping Aids

Antidepressants and sleeping aids can help with the condition but prolonged use of the two can cause serious side effects that need to be considered. Both the medications are addictive. The person consuming any of the two becomes significantly dependent on the pills. The side effects of these medications include but are not limited to anxiety, increased heart rate, dizziness, nausea, agitation, issues in concentration, addiction, drowsiness, constipation, changed appetite and dry mouth.

Is Medical Marijuana Better?

Marijuana, unlike antidepressants and sleeping pills, is a natural, organic, plant that has medicinal and therapeutic properties. It is safe to consume and comparatively has far less side effects. Medical marijuana has a significantly lower amount of THC than CBD and thus is neither addictive nor gets you ‘high’.

It can be consumed in a number of ways and that rules out the side effects of smoking marijuana as well. The consumption methods along with metabolism and weight of body can affect the time of reaction and strength of effects of marijuana on the individual consuming it. So the quantity of marijuana that has to be consumed shall be totally dependent on the person and the method of their choice. Marijuana is better than antidepressants and sleeping aids as it doesn't harm the nervous system even if consumed long term.

It should be taken into consideration that consumption of marijuana for medical purposes should be prescribed by the doctor and guidance should be followed. Excess consumption of marijuana can have its own side effects and they can be extremely dangerous. Also Read: Is Medical marijuana an actual cure for drug addiction.

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