The overwhelming and increasing severity of the opioid addiction epidemic provides more justification than ever to pursue the largely overlooked potential of cannabis in the treatment of addiction, and the spread of medical marijuana laws around the country may help give those efforts a needed boost, experts say.   In a review article published in Trends in Neurosciences notes that although evidence involving humans is sorely lacking due to the continuing status of marijuana as a Schedule I drug, studies in preclinical animal models, particularly involving the Phyto cannabinoid cannabidiol, show promising improvements in opioid withdrawal symptoms and heroin-seeking behavior that need to be pursued in larger studies. Research includes a study published in Addiction Biology in 2013 showing that cannabidiol inhibited the reward-facilitating effect of morphine, but not cocaine, in rats.   If you or someone you know is interested in the benefits of medical marijuana and are interested in seeing one of our approved doctors to issue you a medical marijuana card license in Florida, please contact our office. Many conditions qualify including Anxiety, Depression, Chronic pain and more. Contact the experts at All Natural MD today to get started or you can schedule your appointment online.   Our research suggests that cannabidiol interferes with brain reward mechanisms responsible for the expression of the acute reinforcing properties of opioids thus indicating that cannabidiol may be clinically useful in combatting the effects of opioids.   Another study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience and conducted, showed an important effect of cannabidiol in normalizing heroin-induced impairment in the endocannabinoid system and glutamate receptors in the striatum, suggesting a possible effect of normalizing synaptic plasticity in the region. Among the scant research in humans is a pilot study, showing similar results in reducing heroin-related cue-induced craving in heroin abusers.   The strongest effects in that study were seen in reducing anxiety related to heroin cues. Similar to effects seen in animals, the reduction in general craving lasted for up to 1 week after the last administration of cannabidiol. Most evidence suggests that the mechanisms behind cannabidiol’s effects relate to its modulation of the 5-HT1A (5-hydroxytryptamine 1A subtype) receptor, consistent with many antianxiety drugs, which have partial agonist properties at the 5HT1A receptors.   For the study involving humans, the researchers used a cannabidiol solution and an oral formulation of cannabidiol (Epidiolex, GW Pharmaceuticals, Plc), which has been shown to have a strong safety profile and is used in the treatment of children with epilepsy. The formulation allows for cannabinoid treatment without the inclusion of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient responsible for the “high” that results from cannabis use and is linked to an increased risk for opioid use. You can also consider cannabidiol has a low risk for diversion to the black market and retains a safe profile when combined with a strong opioid against.   One report suggests there is a trend toward reductions in prescriptions for opioid painkillers, as well as a reduction in opioid overdoses and lower opioid-positive screens associated with car fatalities, in states where medical marijuana laws have been passed. Although emphasizing that any benefits would apply solely to people who are already addicted to opioids, cannabis could feasibly represent a safer feeling of relief.   As more epidemiologic research becomes available on trends in states where marijuana laws have been passed, a clearer picture of those effects should emerge. But the stronger evidence that can come from more rigorous studies and clinical trials regarding cannabis or individual Phyto cannabinoids remains elusive as long as federal restrictions are in place, and, paradoxically, only strong evidence can change those policies.   We are in a ridiculous situation right now, there has to be some way that research can be done that fits within a federal guideline to allow us to see which components of the marijuana plant could be beneficial and which ones aren’t. Without that, we will still have these circular debates when we should be having evidence-based decisions and medicine. We could actually move very quickly if there was a federal mandate to put together a consortium that can quickly investigate this for opioid use disorder. We could really answer all the questions that are there. It doesn’t have to be 10 or 20 years from now.   Researchers are currently evaluating the use of cannabidiol in the treatment of addiction in a clinical trial involving adult and minor patients with cocaine addiction. The primary outcome of the study is drug-induced craving and number of days to relapse. Secondary outcomes are stress-induced craving and assessment of cocaine use during the post detoxification phase.   If you or someone you know is interested in the benefits of medical marijuana and are interested in seeing one of our approved doctors to issue you a medical marijuana card license in Florida, please contact our office. Many conditions qualify including Anxiety, Depression, Chronic pain and more. Contact the experts at All Natural MD today to get started or you can schedule your appointment online. (800) 250-6737.

Schizophrenia is a debilitating condition affecting millions of people in the United States and around the world. Dealing with this type of illness can be extremely tough for the patients and their families. However, patients can explore a new way to help alleviate the symptoms associated with schizophrenia. Medical marijuana has been picking up traction in recent years due to their beneficial properties.

 

Can medical marijuana help treat schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is arguably among the most severe, costly, and mechanistically complex mental illnesses, and yet is relatively common, affecting roughly 0.5% of the US population. Historical theories of the etiology of schizophrenia have changed over time, and with them the types of interventions conventionally used for treating people with schizophrenic. Currently, genetic and epigenetic vulnerability models remain the prevailing dogma, whereby schizophrenic symptoms are believed to manifest from an aberrant or sensitive underlying genotype, independent of or in coincidence with exposure to an environmental (biological or social) risk factor at some point in early development research shows.

 

Numerous studies published over the past few decades have suggested an association between cannabis use and this mental disorder. This correlation is based on findings which show large proportions of schizophrenia sufferers also happen to be use marijuana. Another widely publicized review study published in 2007 concluded that trying cannabis just once could increase the risk of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders by 40%.

 

On the other hand, these suggestions have never been confirmed by proper scientific studies that are designed to evaluate a direct causal relationship. Instead, studies have only looked back in time after schizophrenia was diagnosed to find that a disproportionate number of patients happened to be current or past marijuana users. As a result, the claim that marijuana use causes schizophrenia remains controversial and support among experts has gradually decreased as evidence of the contrary grows stronger.

 

Most experts who challenge this theory cite population statistics which show that the rate of schizophrenia has remained steady over the past few decades, despite the fact that the rate of marijuana use has grown exponentially since the mid-20th century.

 

What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a disorder affecting millions of people around the world. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), schizophrenia affects many aspects of an individual’s life. Some of these areas include thinking, feeling, and acting. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), schizophrenia is one of the top leading causes of disability in the world. Furthermore, many people suffering from this condition have an increased risk of premature mortality. There are several symptoms associated with schizophrenia. According to the NIH, this mental condition’s symptoms are divided into three categories: positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms.

 

 

If you or someone you know has Schizophrenia or symptoms of Schizophrenia, please contact All Natural MD marijuana cards at (800) 250-6737 today. We have locations all over the State to include Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando, Sarasota, Bradenton and more.

 

Guide To Getting A Florida Medical Marijuana Card License

Step 1: Do you qualify for a Florida medical marijuana card license?

Before you can access marijuana from a dispensary, you must first visit a licensed physician who is certified to prescribe medical marijuana after having completed the mandatory education requirements laid out by the state of Florida. The All Natural MD marijuana doctors will then determine if you fall within the eligibility criteria to purchase medical marijuana.

 

Step 2: What should you bring to your appointment?

In addition to the proof-of-residency documents, you can bring along your medical records to facilitate the qualification process for a card for medical marijuana, however you are not necessarily required to do so. However, it will do you well to expect the requirements to vary from each individual medical marijuana doctor to the other and it is common for clinics to each have their own set of requirements to be fulfilled. Click here for top reasons.

Step 3: Registering for a medical marijuana card

Once deemed eligible for a card by a doctor that is certified for medical marijuana, you have to apply for a Florida registry identification card through the Florida medical marijuana card program. At this stage, you will also be required to fill out a detailed consent form, where you will have to undertake that you acknowledge the complexities of cannabis use; such as that fact that marijuana is still considered a Federal governments controlled substance that it has the potential to be addictive. It is very likely to affect coordination and motor skills and it can lead to side effects such as psychotic signs or depression as well as cancer. Please follow the steps and directions step by step set forth by your doctor. Schedule an appointment here.

 

Suggestions on usage of medical marijuana

All Natural MD and many marijuana doctors usually advise patients to start low and take it slow. It can be beneficial for you to begin the course of any new medication when you can relax such as the weekend or in the evening, and absolutely avoid consumption during hours of work. if that is something that can be afforded. It is also smart to avoid consumption of your prescribed medication if you are in a setting that requires your complete cognitive function, for example, driving. Click Here.

 

Qualifications To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In Florida

There are many aliments that will qualify you for medical marijuana in Florida through All Natural MD. Below is a list of some conditions that will qualify you:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Bipolar
• ADD
• ADHD
• PTSD
• Chronic Pain (Anywhere)
• Arthritis  (Any Joint Pain)
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Migraines
• IBS
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Chron’s
• Cancer
• Seizures
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Parkinson’s
• HIV/AIDS
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Hypertension
• Tourette’s Syndrome
• We offer a Guaranteed Approval or our your money back! Call us (800) 250-6737. Most conditions qualify!

Get a medical marijuana card from one of All Natural MD many locations in Florida. We service patients in Lakeland, Sarasota, Tampa, Bradenton and more. Call us today (800) 250-6737.

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