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When is THC Required in Medical Treatment?

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THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the cannabinoid in marijuana that is best known for the euphoric high it produces. Marijuana is derived from the cannabis plant, the same species, cannabis sativa, as hemp. A plant that has less than .3% THCs is considered hemp, whereas a marijuana plant can have between .5 and 30% THCs depending on the strain. (Continue reading about the differences between hemp and marijuana.)

Synergy of CBD and THC

Though CBD, terpenes, alkaloids and other substances found in hemp are beneficial for many disorders and conditions, the THC in marijuana works in conjunction with the CBD to intensify their healing properties. Additionally, most strains of marijuana contain a significant amount of cannabidiol. This CBD helps to balance the psychoactive properties of the THC.

Both CBD and THC reduce inflammation and help control pain. There are, however, conditions that need the THC to control or alleviate a symptom. The THC in marijuana attaches to CB1 receptors in different parts of the brain, causing both favorable and adverse results. The amount of THC and CBD in medical marijuana is balanced according to how much THC is needed for therapeutic results.

Here are some examples of negative and positive results and where they happen in the brain:

Negative or impaired functions
o Hippocampus – short-term memory
o Cerebellum – balance and coordination
o Basal ganglia – reaction times
Positive or therapeutic aspects
o Amygdala – reduces anxiety
o Hypothalamus – increases appetite
o Nucleus accumbens – dopamine release or euphoria feeling
o Spinal cord – pain relief
o Brainstem – nausea relief

Conditions that Respond Favorably to THC

The way in which marijuana and THC react and work with chemicals in the brain to alleviate symptoms of many diseases and disorders is a testament to nature. Here are just a few examples of instances where THC is uniquely therapeutic:

• Relieves nausea for chemotherapy patients
• Decreases eye pressure for glaucoma
• Helps to control epileptic seizures
• Reduces atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries and the onset of heart disease
• Helps with filtering and editing memory, found particularly helpful for PTSD and other trauma patients
• Has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells

The future is also promising when it comes to THC-rich cannabis’ potential in treating autoimmune conditions such as fibromyalgia, lupus, arthritis and Muscular Sclerosis. We know that cannabis can help relieve the pain of these conditions, and marijuana has a positive impact on the anxiety associated with them as well. There is ongoing research indicating that THC may hold the key to remission or prevention of some autoimmune conditions. THC influences the microRNA molecules responsible for many autoimmune conditions.

The use of marijuana is not legal at the national level. Marijuana and hemp use and cultivation fall under State jurisdiction. Currently 24 states allow medical marijuana usage. Each state has specific provisions for its use. Hopefully, continued research and public awareness will result in easier access for those who can benefit from medical marijuana and cannabis.

If there are concerns with side-effect or contraindications with other medications, a medical professional should always be consulted.

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