Medical cannabis is made up of more than 100 components called cannabinoids. Cannabidiol (CBD)  and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the most researched and used in medication. THC is responsible for the “high” that many people associate with cannabis, while CBD is a non-intoxicating and non-euphoric component.

Medical cannabis and opioids are both analgesics, which block pain signals in the brain and central nervous system. Cannabis has historically been used as a successful option for treating pain.

At Lone Star Cannabis Clinic, we use medical cannabis to treat a number of conditions approved by the Texas State Compassionate Use Program, including 

• PTSD
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• CTE
• Cancer
• Epilepsy & Other Seizure Disorders
• ALS, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis & Spasticity
• Autism & Other Spectrum Disorders
• Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias
  

Benefits of medical cannabis

1. Manage Pain

Medical cannabis can alter your pain perception pathways in your brain, this may be helpful to treat conditions that cause chronic pain, like peripheral neuropathy and multiple sclerosis. It can also minimize side effects of cancer treatments, such as loss of appetite.

2. Help with neurological and mental disorders

Medical cannabis can affect your limbic system, the part of the brain that controls your emotions. This is why it can be highly effective for treating PTSD and epilepsy, in addition to calming tremors in those with Parkinson’s.

3. Reduce Inflammation

CBD in medical cannabis is linked to reducing inflammation, which benefits conditions like CTE and Spasticity. Additionally, the use of medical cannabis to decrease inflammation in the body can improve overall health.



If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about medical cannabis or have one of the qualifying conditions, request an appointment with Lone Star Cannabis Clinic online today.