With legalization and decriminalization on the rise, we are finally moving the needle in the right direction for cannabis patients and users across the United States. 33 states have approved medical access for patients and 10 states have approved recreational access for patrons. The level of progress at the state level gives momentum and hope for legalization at the federal level, making this an approved substance across the country and allowing for safe access for the masses (NCSL, 2018).
Potential health issues that can improve with the use of CBD:
It can bring a grown man to his knees to see his only child in danger or worse to see them facing death at a young age. Those that are dealing with the consistent thought and therefore mindset of losing a child to a type of disorder or disease that can be treated in the same country that you are a citizen within seems unjustifiable. Many of us seek a quality of life balance as we get older and realize what is important to us. What if you were never given the chance to feel love, to speak to your parents, to feed yourself your favorite meal or play a board game during a family gathering? Many of us in the bleeding disorders community know how it feels as a parent of a child that could not enjoy their young life. Please ask yourself some hard questions and try to put yourself in another’s shoes to try and feel the level of utter dismay and confusion that they feel day in and day out. The way we resolve this issue is to keep this subject on the forefront of discussions until all laws are altered or changed in a way to allow for safe and responsible access to cannabis and all products derived from this plant. It can change the world if given the chance.
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LIFELINES for HEALTH
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Spring/Summer 2019
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Addiction
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Anxiety
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ADHD
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Autism
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Cancer – varying types
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Crohn’s Disease
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Depression
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Epilepsy
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Fibromyalgia
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Inflammation
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Migraines
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Nervous System
- varying issues
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Neuropathy
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OCD
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Pain – varying levels
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Psoriasis
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Skin Issues – varying types
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Sleep disorders (Sam, 2019)