What is Medical Marijuana?
February 1st, 2010 // 4:49 pm @ admin // No Comments
Medical marijuana has inspired some of the hottest debates in the world across medical and political forums. Its value as a medicinal plant is often overshadowed by the stigma it has gained from people abusing the drug for recreational purposes. Here at Alameda Wellness Center, we understand that the cannabis plant helps many people with debilitating diseases endure the pain of their ailments. We also realize that many studies have shown more than just pain-management results and that medical marijuana may even have healing properties.
What Ailments Does Medical Marijuana Treat?
Here at Alameda Wellness Center, we supply medical cannabis for a wide range of treatments. THC has shown to benefit patients with the following conditions:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Breast, Brain and Lung Cancer
- Arthritis
- Chronic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- And Nausea among others.
THC has shown to reduce deposits in the brain that can lead to advanced Alzheimer’s Disease. These deposits are protein clumps and there are current medicines which treat them, though none are as effective as THC. There have also been reductions in tumors found in breast, brain and lung cancer patients treated with chemicals found in the cannabis plant. Cannabidiol has been shown to slow the spread of breast cancer in women, while treatment of brain cancer patients showed signs of autophagy; wherein cancer cells fed off of each other and left healthy cells intact. While many treatments have had positive results, the overall effects of these treatments are not completely understood and continue to be studied. In addition, Alameda Wellness Center strives to supply its patients with only the highest-quality medical marijuana available.
What Laws Govern Medical Marijuana Usage?
The use of the cannabis plant in medical treatments is still hotly debated. Because of that, the laws regarding its use are still in their infancy and can be quite confusing. We at the Alameda Wellness Center want you to completely understand your rights under Colorado law. Marijuana is still considered a class 1 controlled substance and remains illegal for recreational use. However, by obtaining a permit, a patient can be allowed to legally grow and own controlled amounts of marijuana. Visit the following link for more information regarding Colorado Law and Amendment 20.
What Are Dispensaries?
If a patient designates the owners or representatives of Alameda Wellness Center as their caregiver, they share their rights to grow medical marijuana with us. For some patients, this can mean a great deal of convenience and assurance knowing that we will supply you with only the highest-quality medical marijuana. For other patients, you need to realize that the amount of plants and medical marijuana you are legally allowed to possess is shared between you and your dispensary.
If you have a condition which is treatable under medical marijuana laws, you will want to make sure you completely understand the local laws. The Alameda Wellness Center staff is fully available for patients to make appointments to discuss their options.
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