Around the globe, the acceptance and use of cannabis for medical purposes is becoming more mainstream. There are various articles and studies being published all the time showing the benefits offered by this substance. In fact, cannabis can be an effective treatment for many medical conditions, including anxiety.
The Impact and Reach of Anxiety
Anxiety related issues affect a large number of people, with 40 million adults, or 18 percent, suffering from this condition in the U.S. In response to these large numbers, Big Pharma has created several drugs for treating disorders related to anxiety, such as Zoloft and Prozac, as well as tranquilizers and serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Unfortunately, many of the existing treatments that are used today can cause adverse effects in patients, leaving them having to deal with their anxiety, or find alternative treatment options. One of these may be cannabis.
Finding a Balance of THC and CBD to Treat Anxiety
There are two ingredients in cannabis that are considered effective in treating anxiety. The first is CBD, or cannabidiol, which is the compound in anxiety that is considered the most beneficial when treating anxiety. The second is THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is used for relaxing muscles, lowering blood pressure, reducing seizures and more. Finding a balance between these components is the best way to treat anxiety with cannabis.
There are many people who use cannabis and state it helps to relieve anxiety, while others state they feel more anxious after use. This is because there are so many different strains with different levels of CBD and THC. The fact is, cannabis with higher levels of CBD is thought to be more effective against anxiety, but most plants are grown to have higher levels of THC. This is because THC is the substance that is thought to be most effective against other medical conditions and what provides the “euphoric” feeling that many users feel.
As a result, if a person wants to experience anxiety relief, they will need to find strains with a higher level of CBD, as this is what is most effective in treating anxiety.
By Dan Evans