Medical Marijuana For PTSD In Kansas
Will Kansas Residents be Able to Treat PTSD with Medical Marijuana?
Living with PTSD can be immensely difficult. Sufferers experience unpredictable anxiety attacks on a regular basis as a consequence of a traumatic episode or episodes from their past, and that can obviously impair their ability to manage and enjoy day-to-day life.
Fortunately, Sunflower State residents may soon have the option of safely and legally treating PTSD with medical marijuana. That means that Kansans who get a Kansas Marijuana Card will be able to find out if cannabis can bring them relief other treatment options haven’t.
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What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a form of anxiety that has been induced by past trauma. PTSD patients can experience a diverse array of symptoms, including: intense phobias, difficulty focusing, poor sleep quality, irritability, blackouts, and hallucinations. In the most severe cases, PTSD sufferers may even endure homicidal or suicidal impulses.
How is PTSD Caused?
The potential exists for almost anyone who has experienced something scary or traumatic to receive a PTSD diagnosis. Veterans of the armed forces and assault/abuse victims are among those who most commonly develop PTSD.
How is PTSD Treated?
PTSD is currently treated by attempting to alleviate anxiety through a combination of medication and therapy, both of which have drawbacks.
One of the most common issues is that therapy may not address a patient’s physical symptoms, and the medications traditionally used to treat PTSD can only address physical symptoms. Additionally, these medications often come with unwanted side effects, such as decreased libido and increased weight.
How Do We Know That Medical Marijuana Can Treat PTSD?
Studies here and abroad have consistently shown that cannabis can effectively treat PTSD. Not only that, but the research indicates that medical marijuana can effectively treat the mental as well as the physical symptoms of PTSD.
In fact, the FDA has overseen studies that showed medical marijuana was an effective treatment for PTSD, specifically among veterans.
Similarly, in research studies conducted by the Veterans Administration, medical marijuana has been shown to reduce PTSD sufferers’ reliance on self-medicating with drugs and alcohol to manage their symptoms and provide relief.
As an added benefit, because the test subjects in these studies received their marijuana from medical personnel, the researchers were able to verify that the study participants were getting the strains of cannabis that best matched their personal, individual needs.
On the whole, patients have experienced improved health outcomes through marijuana use in multiple studies.
Do We Know How Cannabis Treats PTSD?
There are cannabinoid receptors located in both the brain and throughout the nervous system, allowing marijuana to address both the psychological and psychological symptoms of PTSD.
Scientists believe that’s why medical marijuana has been used to effectively treat a range of PTSD-related symptoms, including:
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Chronic Pain
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Insomnia or poor sleep
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Hallucinations
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Difficulty focusing
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Stress
Start the Process of Getting a Medical Marijuana Card Without Even Leaving Home
Medical Marijuana hasn’t come to Kansas yet, but you can already begin the process of getting your card so you’ll be ready when it does. Not only that, but you can begin that process without even leaving your home! Kansas Marijuana Card offers telemedicine appointments. You’ll work with one of our highly trained and compassionate doctors via your computer or smartphone to find out if medical marijuana is right for you. We make the process simple, and convenient, so why not get started right now?