Unbelievable Ways Smoking Marijuana Can Improve Your Life
1. Good For Preventing or Reducing Opiate Addiction
Because marijuana acts as such effective medication, it can reduce dependence on opiate-based medication, which has more addictive qualities
2. Reduces Depression And Axiety
A 2005 study found that "those who consume marijuana occasionally or even daily have lower levels of depressive symptoms than those who have never tried marijuana." In small doses, it relieves anxiety and symptoms of ADHD
3. Slows Progression Of Alzheimer's
A 2006 study found that marijuana can block an enzyme that is behind the progression of Alzheimer's. It also prevents "protein clumps that can inhibit cognition and memory."
4. Makes The Pain Go Away
Marijuana has an anti-inflammatory pain relief that helps in getting rid of headaches, muscle pain, etc.
5. Slows The Spread Of Cancer Cells
Researchers in the U.K. have already been able to use marijuana compounds to kill cancer cells in leukemia patients
6. Epilepsy and Tourette's
It can treat epilepsy and Tourette's. A Colorado non-profit has already developed a strain called "Charlotte's Web," which they provide for free to those who suffer from epilepsy, Parkinson's and similar conditions. The strain is named after a 6-year-old epileptic patient who inspired the move.
7. Blindess
By decreasing the pressure inside the eye, marijuana can prevent blindness for those who suffer from glaucoma
8. Potential To Stop HIV From Spreading In Human Bodies
Scientists have recently accounted that THC, was effective in stopping the spread of HIV in monkeys, just think of what more research will accomplish for humans!
9. Stroke And Other Neurological Damage
Research indicates that marijuana has neuroprotective qualities, which can limit neurological damage after stroke or trauma
10. Lowers Insulin Levels In Diabetics
"The most important finding is that current users of marijuana appeared to have better carbohydrate metabolism than nonusers," according to a Harvard researcher. "The current marijuana users showed fasting insulin levels that were 16% lower than those of former or never users, along with a 17% reduction in another measure of insulin resistance as well."
