an alternative therapy, used in conjunction
with psychiatric therapy.
Physical Addictions - There have been
testimonies from opiate users that report an
easing of addiction cravings. Some
cannabinoids in cannabis are believed to
have similar effects as Ibogaine, a
medication used to treat heroin addiction.
The cannabinoids in cannabis mimic the
healing effects of a naturally occurring
chemical in the brain called Anandimide.
Medical marijuana can also benefit you
psychologically and spiritually.
"Marijuana will not tolerate repression.
Tranquillizers and depressants relax the
body and release tension, but the state of
mind associated with these drugs is
"unconsciousness" whereby we escape
rather than resolve our dilemmas.
Alcoholism is an extreme need of both the
body and personality sometimes to release
the nervousness that has accumulated and
continues to build up to an unbearable
degree. It serves the same function for the
collective personality for the society, as well
A culture in which alcohol and
tranquillizers are the prevalent form of
release prefers not to witness internal
confusion and actually choose to act without
conscious participation, maintaining a seminumb condition." - Joan Bello
Cannabis also acts as an antispasmodic and
anticonvulsant and is indicated for
neurological conditions such as epilepsy
especially complex partial seizures, multiple
sclerosis, and spasms. As an analgesic and
an immunomodulator it is indicated for
conditions such as migraine, arthritis, spinal
and skeletal disorders.
As a bronchodilator it is beneficial for
asthma. It also reduces the intraocular
pressure and is indicated for glaucoma.
Recent studies have shown the herb to be
efficacious in treating mood disorders and
mental health issues such as depression,
posttraumatic stress disorder, clinical
depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
panic disorder, and bipolar disorder.
It is also indicated for premenstrual
syndrome, hypertension, and insomnia. It is
also reported to be an effective treatment for
constipation and alcohol hangovers.
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