Cannabis and hemp both are obtained from the same plants but both have different effects because of the different levels of THC present in them. Hemp has lower percentage of THC present in them about 0.3% whereas cannabis has higher percentage of THC. Cannabis plants are mostly found in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan because of the climate and soil of these places. Cannabis cultivation is legal in all of these places. They are then distributed globally.

 

What is Cannabis?

Cannabis is drug which is obtained from three plants called Cannabis stavia, cannabis indica and cannabis ruderalis. These three varieties of plants are also called Cannabis strain. They are cultivated in such ways to produce particular type of aroma, taste and texture etc. When the flowers, stems, leaves and seeds of these plants and dried and mixed we given with cannabis. It is also known as


  • Weed
  • Marijuana
  • Pot
  • Yarndi
  • Hash
  • Dope
  • Ganja
  • BHO
  • Dabbing
  • Dabs
  • Mull
  • 420
  • Stick etc.

Cannabis is has a very strong effect on us. It is used for relaxing purposes and other medical purposes such as glaucoma, helping in appetite issues and in relieving pain. Cannabis is being made legal is more and more areas around the world for both medical and recreational reasons.

 

Various Uses of Cannabis

From ancient times cannabis is used for multiple purposes some of it is as follows

 

Medical purpose

In the medical world cannabis is used to treat multiple diseases such as


  • Cancer
  • Epilepsy
  • Relieving pain autoimmune disease such as Multiple sclerosis
  • For treating anxiety
  • Helps to regulate sleep
  • Parkinson's disease PTSD

Recreational purpose

Here it is mostly used for relieving stress, some even use it for having inspirations about their work. Sometimes it is used for increasing appetite and mood alteration such as to experience joy and excitement etc.

 

Industrial purpose

  • The plant is used in textile industry to produce paper and rope.
  • It can also be used as animal feed.
  • Cannabis plant is a source of producing biofuel.
  • Industrial grade plastic and paints are also produced from it.
  • Its seed are also used for producing oil. 

Health Benefits of Cannabis

Some of cannabis benefits are as follows

 

Cannabis for pain relief

Marijuana helps in altering pain perception pathways which results in relieving the patient of pain.

 

Cannabis for anxiety

When proper dosage of cannabis drug is used under proper guidelines it helps to reduce anxiety among patients

 

Improve sleep quality

Cannabis seed oil is said to improve sleep quality of people

 

Other Uses

  • People suffering from Parkinson’s disease have tumors and pain which is relieved with the use of cannabis drug.  Cannabis is used to treat multiple chronic illness such as cancer, fibromyalgia, arthritis etc.
  • It is also given to patients for lowering blood pressure.
  • It also helps in inflammation.
  • It is also used to prevent patients from relapsing in addiction cases of drugs and alcohol.
  • In epilepsy and seizures cannabis is also used.

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Risks and Side Effects of Cannabis

Studies and researches in cannabis have shown to have two types of effects short and long term

Short-term cannabis effects


  • Difficulty in driving
  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Increased heart rate
  • Dry mouth
  • Hallucinations
  • Difficulty in body movements and coordinating different body parts
  • Anxiety
  • Confusion
  • Paranoia
  • Fear
  • Difficulty in concentration

Long-term cannabis effects

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Permanent memory loss
  • Increased risks of heart attack and other heart problems
  • Excessive vomiting
  •  Increased nausea
  • Permanent lung damage
  • Permanent addiction
  • Schizophrenia etc.

Medical Applications of Cannabis

Some applications of cannabis are as follows


  • It is given to patients during chemotherapy for reducing nausea
  • In multiple sclerosis it is used to reduce muscle spasms
  • In epilepsy it is used to treat seizures
  • In helps patients of AIDS and HIV to increase their appetite
  • It is given to patient to relive chronic pain in severe illness
  • People with sleep disorders are given cannabis to help them
  • Cannabis is also said to have a positive effect on patients with severe bowel conditions

Conclusion

Cannabis is a drug which can be a miracle as well as disaster according to its use depending upon its uses. If used properly it can be used in the treatment of many disease and be of great help in pain management. But sadly its cons have been outweighed by its pros. Many millions of people of all ages have been affected by the excessive uses if marijuana, weed etc. Their lives completely destroyed with no means of coming back.


Cannabis legalization has further imposed many health risk among masses.it should be heavily supervised by the government otherwise it will only present more problems. Rehabilitation centers should be made available everywhere. Cannabis withdrawal symptoms can be managed in many cases under proper medical guidelines. People should be made self-aware about the dangers of this drug.


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