Cannabis (marijuana) has lately become a big subject in Canada, following the legalization of recreational marijuana usage on October 17, 2018. The Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations under the Controlled Substances Act laid out the legal foundation for medical cannabis. After recreational cannabis was legalized, the legal structure remained the same, but it is now specified in the Cannabis Regulations under the Cannabis Act.

You may have heard about medical marijuana and are unsure whether it is good for you. In this essay, I'll go over what cannabis is, the risks and side effects of using it, the legal framework for medical cannabis, who may prescribe it, and how much it costs.

What is Cannabis, exactly?

Cannabis (marijuana) is a broad term that refers to a variety of psychoactive preparations of the Cannabis sativa plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two most physiologically active chemicals in cannabis (CBD). THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, and it impacts how you think, act, and feel, as well as causing the "high" that you get from using it. CBD does not appear to have any psychoactive properties, but it does appear to help with pain and other symptoms. Cannabis comes in a variety of forms, or strains. Each strain has a different ratio of THC to CBD. As a result, various strains will have varied impacts.

Use of medical cannabis for health condition

• Chemotherapy for cancer causes nausea and vomiting.

• People with AIDS experience a decrease of appetite and weight;

• Patients with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries may experience muscle stiffness.

• Chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, or suffering at the end of life are examples of chronic pain.

Cannabinoids are also being researched as an antidepressant, appetite stimulant, anticonvulsant, and anti-spasmodic, as well as for the treatment of asthma and glaucoma.

Many patients want to use medicinal marijuana to relieve chronic pain since it is a safer alternative to narcotics. Cannabis cannot overdose, and it is significantly less addictive than opiates.