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Can Marijuana Replace Anxiety Medications? Cannabis Clinic Stockton
Do you experience butterflies in the stomach when talking to an unknown person? Do you feel anxious when going to the market alone? Don’t worry! There are millions of Americans suffering from anxiety and depression. And, the good news is, the condition is treatable. Marijuana for anxiety has gained popularity among patients in the past few years. Although anti-anxiety medications and antidepressants are available for managing the symptoms, cannabis treatment provides better results. Additionally, it’s safe to use. By getting a
medical cannabis card
in a legalized
state, you can buy, possess, use, and grow marijuana legally.
So, is it a good idea to replace anti-anxiety medications with cannabis? Let’s learn.
How Marijuana For Anxiety Works?
Anxiety is a mental health condition, which can reduce a patient’s ability to perform daily life activities. Some experts say that anxiety is the reaction of the brain to stressful situations. Some of the common symptoms of anxiety disorders are feeling nervous, fast heart rate, sleep problems, sweating, etc.
Research says that the body’s endocannabinoid system controls various functions such as fear, mood, memory,
etc.
regulating
And,
anxiety,
endocannabinoids fear,
etc.
The
such
as
2-arachidonoylglycerol
endocannabinoids
are
similar
to
(2-AG)
play
cannabinoids
a
key
present
role in
in
the
marijuana plant. In other words, phytocannabinoids can mimic the functions of endocannabinoids produced by the body naturally. A recent study has found that 2-AG and THC target the same cannabinoid receptors.
Marijuana can help improve sleep by interacting with the endocannabinoid system. Patients with anxiety disorders often experience sleep problems. A 2008 study reported that consuming high-THC strains can help boost sleep by reducing REM sleep. This can also reduce nightmares in PTSD patients. THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid in the marijuana plant, and it causes high effects.
Studies have found that CBD can help reduce anxiety by interacting with the serotonin system, as SSRIs do. In a study published in 2014, researchers reported that CBD can provide antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects by binding to the serotonin receptors.
It’s important to note that cannabis may cause some side-effects in some cases. So, you should learn how to use the herb right. There are many factors influencing the marijuana effects on the body, such as cannabinoid profile, consumption method, and dosage. Work with your doctor to decide what’s the ideal dose and strains for managing your symptoms.
Marijuana vs Anti-Anxiety Medications
There’s
a
wide
range
of
medications
doctors
usually
prescribe
for
managing
anxiety
symptoms. Although anti-anxiety pharmaceuticals can help promote wellness, the patients may end up experiencing certain side-effects. For example, the medications can make patients build tolerance, thus consuming more and increasing the risks of overdose and other health issues.
Benzodiazepines work by managing the levels of GABA. Studies have found that cannabis also impacts the GABA levels. However, benzodiazepines may cause overdose issues and thousands of individuals die due to benzodiazepines overdose.
What about mixing cannabis with medications? Well, many do that in order to get better results. But, we don’t recommend taking them together, because it can cause some health risks. For example, mixing citalopram and marijuana can lead to confusion, drowsiness, and lack of concentration.
Additionally,
there’s
some
evidence
that
CBD
can
influence
the
effectiveness
of
certain medications by inhibiting the activity of cytochrome P450. And, by reducing the
activity
of
these
liver
enzymes,
cannabidiol
can
change
the
process
of
metabolization of chemical compounds.
Some studies say that patients should not mix CBD with medications that have a grapefruit warning label. According to the FDA, taking grapefruit juice when you are on certain medications can cause various negative effects.
Final Thoughts
Cannabis treatment for anxiety is getting popular because it doesn’t cause side-effects as anti-anxiety medications. Studies have found that cannabinoids when delivered into the body, bind to cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system, thus providing positive effects such as mood boost, managing sleep problems, etc.
Use the right strains with optimal levels of cannabinoids and terpenes. Start with a low dose (let’s say 5 mg of CBD) and see how your system is responding to cannabinoids. Increase the dose slowly until you alleviate your symptoms completely. And, avoid mixing cannabis with anti-anxiety medications as doing so can lead to various negative effects.
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