{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/weed/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12628-markdown","title":"Can you overdose or die from consuming too much weed?","slug":"can-you-overdose-or-die-from-consuming-too-much-weed","content":"**“I’m a new user of weed and am really into it for health and recreational uses. I’m worried though about overdoing it. What are the chances I can OD or even die from smoking too much?”**\n\nAlex A.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled62-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled62_min_6a2fb4ff8e.png)\n\nThe good news is, **no one has ever died of an overdose of marijuana**. If you smoked cannabis, you’d have to consume [almost 1,500 pounds of marijuana](https://www.hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/is-it-possible-to-die-from-taking-too-much-cannabis) in about 15 minutes to induce a lethal response — an impossible undertaking.\n\nIn determining drug safety, it’s a common practice to see if the substance can cause death in a test animal. This has not happened yet with marijuana.\n\nThe [World Health Organization (WHO)](https://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/Section3-thc-Toxicology.pdf?ua=1) has also concluded: “The toxicity of [THC](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/thc) is very low compared to most other recreational and pharmaceutical drugs,” and that it would be impossible to consume enough for a lethal dose.\n\nCarl J.\n_____________________\n\nYes, so far we haven’t had any reported deaths resulting solely from cannabis use, [according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https://www.healthline.com/health/can-you-overdose-on-marijuana). But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some bad effects from consuming cannabis, especially a lot of it.\n\nAlso, keep in mind people metabolize cannabis differently, so it can have different effects on different people. One person might be gently uplifted by a strain, while someone else can get severe [couch lock](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/top-8-most-potent-high-thc-marijuana-strains) using the same strain and dose.\n\nNew consumers of weed may run the risk of a bad reaction until they know what their tolerance levels are. This can often happen with **marijuana edibles**. Because it can take 20 minutes to an hour before you feel anything, the risk is you will keep eating edibles, and then you may be hit hard all at once.\n\nSome other less-desirable side effects can include dry mouth, confusion, focus problems, fatigue, an increased heart rate, and mood changes. In rare cases, it might spark hallucinations, paranoia and panic attacks, nausea, and vomiting.\n\nBut against this cannabis users are discovering a [host of health benefits](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/top-11-health-benefits-of-marijuana), which are increasingly being confirmed by science.\n\nAmong other things, marijuana has been used for:\n\n- Alleviating depression\n- Regulating the metabolism and weight loss\n- Relieving arthritis\n- Coping with chronic pain\n- Slowing the development of Alzheimer’s\n- Helping to lower blood pressure\n- Reducing nausea\n- Providing relief to PTSD sufferers\n- Making people happy\n\nWilliam S.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled61-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled61_min_f82f36ab9a.png)\n\nIt’s worth noting that not only is weed usually safe to use, in some cases it may replace [drugs that definitely pose serious risks to people’s health](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18443635/#:~:text=Common%20side%20effects%20of%20opioid,in%20turn%20inadequate%20pain%20management.). A case in point **is opioids**.\n\nWe’ve all heard of this national epidemic which can kill 90 people a day, according to some estimates. Opioids are powerfully addictive drugs that include not only the street drug **heroin** but also a number of medications legally prescribed for pain, including **oxycodone** and **fentanyl**. \n\n[Some research has shown](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-science-behind-why-marijuana-is-safer-than-opioids)  that medical weed can offer the same kind of pain relief as opioids but without the risks of addiction and overdose.\n\nThe reason is, two different types of drugs act differently on essential brain systems. The body has different receptor systems that are responsible for controlling essential processes in the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as the organs and tissues. They cause the release of hormones and other neurotransmitters that affect temperature, digestion, mood, sensation, and much more.\n\nOpioid drugs can suppress signals of pain and **depress the production of a chemical called norepinephrine**, which stimulates essential functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and wakefulness. Opioid medications may inhibit the production of norepinephrine in the brainstem, and extremely high doses of opioids can suppress breathing and heart rate, perhaps leading to death, especially if they’re combined with alcohol or sedative drugs.\n\nWeed, on the other hand, works with the [endocannabinoid system (ECS)](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) to do its work, relieving pain, lifting mood, and other good things. While there are cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body, there are very few in the brainstem, so cannabis doesn’t affect the production of norepinephrine the way opioids do.\n\nSince weed is safer to use, less addictive, and has easier withdrawal symptoms, more and more people are using it instead of, or to wean themselves off, opioid medications.\n\nPiotr G.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":0.9950248756218906,"src":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/ee604/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png","srcSet":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/69585/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/497c6/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 400w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/ee604/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 800w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/f3583/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 1200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/5707d/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 1600w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/dd002/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 1876w","srcWebp":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/58556/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/61e93/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/1f5c5/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 400w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/58556/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 800w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/99238/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 1200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/7c22d/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 1600w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/f5f3e/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 1876w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12578-markdown","title":"What is legal weed?","slug":"what-is-legal-weed","content":"**\"What exactly does it mean when we say 'legal weed'? Isn't weed legal everywhere now?\"**\n\nMichael L.\n\n--------------------\n\n![Cannabis flower can help some people sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_6_56_42_PM_69a74251ba.png)\n\n\nLegal weed in this country refers to cannabis that has been deemed legal to use for medical or recreational purposes.  It’s legal in some states but not federally in the United States. And some states allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes, and others have also opened the gates to recreational or adult use.\n\nWith the growing use of weed for both medical and recreational purposes, there seems to be strong momentum for legalization in this country, though perhaps not fast enough for marijuana advocates pushing for its acceptance.\n\nMedical use of weed is [legal with a doctor's or approved medical practioner’s OK](https://hellomd.com/get-started) in 36 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Recreational use of cannabis is [legal in 19 states,](https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/where-is-marijuana-legal-a-guide-to-marijuana-legalization) Washington, D.C., and Guam.\n\nThe states include:\n\n- Colorado\n- Washington\n- Alaska\n- Oregon\n- California\n- Maine\n- Massachusetts\n- Nevada\n- Michigan\n- Vermont\n- Illinois\n- Arizona\n- Montana\n- New Jersey\n- South Dakota \n- New York\n- Virginia\n- New Mexico\n- Connecticut\n\nWeed retail sales are offered through government-approved dispensaries in the states where cannabis is legalized for purchase.\n\nTo purchase medical cannabis each state has its own rules for obtaining a medical marijuana card. In New York, for example, you have the option [get your card through HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york) and our telehealth services. It costs only $129 to have an online consultation with a New York practitioner, who will answer any questions you may have and help you determine if your health condition could be helped by medical marijuana (chosen from an state-approved list of conditions).\n\nThe state of New York then charges $50 to issue the medical marijuana card.\n\nDan D.\n\n--------------------\n\n![The dose pen by Dosist.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_37_25_AM_cc06e19f25.png)\n\n[Illinois]( https://hellomd.com/articles/illinois-weed-map-your-guide-to-getting-safe-and-legal-weed) is one of the states where you can buy both recreational and medical marijuana. You can still break the law for possession or not following the rules, but on the other hand, you can buy legal, quality-controlled, safe cannabis from authorized dispensaries.\n\nAfter permitting medical marijuana sales for more than five years, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis in June 2019. Under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, recreational cannabis sales to adults aged 21 and older officially began in the beginning of 2020.\n\nIf you're 21 or older and a legal resident of Illinois, you can buy recreational weed from any of the licensed adult-use dispensaries. You can purchase up to 30 grams of dry flower, five grams of concentrate, and edibles with up to 500 mg of THC.\n\nTo be able to buy legal medical cannabis, you need a licensed medical professional to certify you have a debilitating condition. You can book your appointment with a licensed pro in person or through an online platform, such as [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/illinois). \n\nIt’s fast, easy, private and 100% online to get your Illinois medical cannabis card through us, book a consultation with a medical professional, and then receive your authorization to purchase medical marijuana through a state-licensed dispensary.\n\nCarla S.\n\n---------------------\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-12-10 at 5.19.35 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_5_19_35_PM_78e64fd582.png)\n\nI should also point out that legal weed will help with the Catch-22 that has plagued its use for medical reasons or recreational purposes. The medical and legal establishment resisted its legalization because there wasn’t enough proof of its benefits and that cannabis was safe to use. But it was hard to get that research proof because cannabis was an illegal drug, making it hard to access for studies.\n\nBut growing legalization in this country will help [spur the kind of research](https://hellomd.ca/articles/will-adult-use-legalization-help-cannabis-research) needed to prove (or disprove) its efficacy, beyond the usual anecdotal testimonials. \n\nThe research would not only cover the well-known cannabinoids THC and CBD but dozens of other active ingredients, each one having potential uses that could reveal new ways that cannabis can benefit us.\n\nLaurie Tawada\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/14b42/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/f836f/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/2244e/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 400w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/14b42/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 800w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/47498/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/0e329/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 1600w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/947df/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 5472w","srcWebp":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/58556/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/61e93/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/1f5c5/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 400w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/58556/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 800w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/99238/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 1200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/7c22d/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 1600w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/f8fd9/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 5472w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12372-markdown","title":"Hi for hair growth and to fight against alopecia ,can i cook or boil the weed, abstrain its oil n mix it with any hair cream. Its the possible for hair growth thanks","slug":"hi-for-hair-growth-and-to-fight-against-alopecia-can-i-cook-or-boil-the-weed-abstrain-its-oil-n-mix-it-with-any-hair-cream-its-the-possible-for-hair-growth-thanks","content":"\"Becoz ur product cannot be shipped to other countries 😔😔\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nIf the cooking/boiling of the cannabis or hemp is done correctly, the oil should mix well with the shampoo.\nHowever, I would not recommend using cannabis for hair growth. Several studies directly link heavy  cannabis use to hair loss. Although, most of those studies specify THC  as the likely culprit—which is why I recommend hemp over cannabis  (0.3% THC or less).\n\nThere  is, however, a plethora of anecdotal evidence suggesting that CBD may  improve the health of hair follicles—and also reasonable inferences as to why that may be: CBD is high in Omegas 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, which  promote scalp and follicular health; hemp is high in vitamin E, which  helps hair retain moisture and also prevents cell death via oxidative  stress (is an antioxidant); is high in the essential fatty acid linolenic acid, which can lengthen the growth phase of hair follicles; and CBD, itself, is a powerful antioxidant.\n\nhttps://healthyhempoil.com/how-to-make-hemp-oil/\n\nHere is a great recipe shared by the co-founder of HelloMD, Pamela Hadfield,  that should also be great for your hair. I recommend that you also use the oil as a hair treatment on its own. \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/573e5e4d6794030008000082/diy-recipe-hemp-facial-oil-is-healing-and-moisturizing\n\nI hope this helps!\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12365-markdown","title":"How to grow your own weed, with a simple guide?","slug":"how-to-grow-your-own-weed-with-a-simple-guide","content":"\"Indica is more adaptable to long-term residential cultivation. ... So, do you grow your own weed?    \"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12362-markdown","title":" Can Weed  Boost Creativity?","slug":"can-weed-boost-creativity","content":"\" Many of   the world’s most creative minds have attributed some of their success to pot, claiming that can weed boost creativity?  \"\n_____________________\nhttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/18/most-famous-marijuana-users_n_5160073.html\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12356-markdown","title":"How does weed help athletes?","slug":"how-does-weed-help-athletes","content":"\" \nDo Athletes Smoke Weed? Can Athletes Smoke Weed?\"\n_____________________\n \nCBD (in cannabis) is an anti-inflammatory. It is also known to help with nausea (often experienced during intense physical training), appetite stimulation (especially helpful for power-lifters and MMA fighters who want to consume extra calories for building muscle), and muscle spasms. Cannabis can be consumed in different ways, including smoking. Some athletes may choose to use cannabis during training for the above reasons. Cannabis is however prohibited in sport/during competitions by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Athletes are required to apply for medical exemptions if they intend to use prohibited medication (including cannabis), and their use of the medication must be medically justified. Ultimately, the best way to avoid doping violation for cannabis is through abstinence.\nFYI: See link for a list of world anti-doping agency prohibited substances https://www.wada-ama.org/en/content/what-is-prohibited\n\nLonah NP\n_____________________\n Cannabis is just one of many substances which are legal in Canada, yet prohibited in sport.  \nWhy are cannabinoids prohibited?\nAll prohibited substances are added to the Prohibited List because they meet two of the three following criteria:\n• Use of the substance has the potential to enhance performance;\n• Use of the substance can cause harm to the health of the athlete; and\n• Use of the substance violates the spirit of sport (sportmedbc.com)\n\nHowever, there is one exception. The exception  is cannabidiol (CBD). CBD oil is a non-psychoactive derivative of cannabis which was removed from WADA’s prohibited list in 2018. However, athletes should exercise caution as CBD oil often still contains some concentration of the banned substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Therefore, the use of CBD oil is at an athlete’s own risk (WADA-AMA.org). \n\n  Cannabis in Sport: What Legalization means For Canadian Athlets.  https://sportmedbc.com/news/cannabis-sport-what-legalization-means-canadian-athletes \n\n World Anti-Doping Agency. “Prohibited List: January 2018”. The World Anti-Doping Code International Standard. (https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/prohibited_list_2018_en.pdf) \n\nkrabell14","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12250-markdown","title":"What is the right strain for a night out?","slug":"what-is-the-right-strain-for-a-night-out","content":"\" \nChoosing the right strain of weed to take for an event can make or break a night. Since there are so many strains of weed available, it’s hard to know sometimes what the right one is for you. Each person will react differently to the same bud, but some strains are famous for their well known and common effects. Taking the time to pick the right strain could save you from experiencing unwanted side effects like anxiety, and instead, leave you calm and ready to socialize!\"\n_____________________\n  \nThere is limited scientific evidence on the association between cannabis use and the development of any type of anxiety disorder, except social anxiety disorder. There is moderate scientific evidence that there is direct correlation between regular cannabis use and increased incidence of social anxiety. What this means is that regular cannabis use could increase your incidents of social anxiety.  I strongly recommend that you make an appointment with one of the providers on this platform for an assessment and professional recommendation on the appropriate medical cannabis therapy for managing your medical condition.\n\nSource: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research 1st Edition - by Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences (Author), Health and Medicine Division (Author), Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice (Author), Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda (Author)\n\nYemisiNP","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12240-markdown","title":"What’s the Difference Between CBD and THC?","slug":"what-s-the-difference-between-cbd-and-thc","content":"\" THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the compound in weed that creates the psychoactive effects that are most popularly seen on movies and TV shows. (Pineapple Express, anyone? \"\n_____________________\nThe most notable difference between THC and CBD is that THC is psychoactive - it's responsible for that distinct cannabis \"high.\" CBD doesn't give you a high, but it has enjoyed the public spotlight for its impressive medicinal properties.\n\n\nKevin P.\n_____________________\nTHC and CBD are two main components of the cannabis herb. They have different effect on a human body. Both components can potentiate each other; and CBD added to THC can decrease THC psycoactive effect. Few facts about THC and CBD:\nTHC - \n 1. THC is the principle psychoactive component of cannabis and was first identified and synthesized in 1964.\n2.  The amount of THC in cannabis varies based on the strain produced by the manufacturer \n3. The average amount of THC is approximately 10% but can range from as low as 1% to as high as 30%. \nCBD -  \n1. The main non-psychoactive plant-derived cannabinoid in fibre (hemp) plants. \n2. Structurally similar to THC, has very different pharmacological properties. \n\nHill AJ, Williams CM, Whalley BJ, Stephens GJ. Phytocannabinoids as novel therapeutic agents in CNS disorders. Pharmacol Ther. 2012;133(1):79-97. doi:10.1016/j.pharmthera.2011.09.002. \n\nkrabell14","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12223-markdown","title":"What Happens When You Mix Weed And Alcohol!","slug":"what-happens-when-you-mix-weed-and-alcohol-1","content":"\"Some people enjoy the ‘crossfading’ effect mixing alcohol and cannabis gives them as it can create an enhanced experience. To others, the effects can be adverse making them feel dizzy or nauseous. So what really happens to the body and mind when you mix the two? \"\n_____________________\nThe short answer is that 1) THC can increase the effects of alcohol, 2) alcohol can increase THC absorption, and 3) CBD can mitigate the effects of both.\n\nFor a more in-depth explanation, check out our recent article \"What Happens When You Mix Alcohol With THC?\": https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b03105bbf4c4d000a0e7387/what-happens-when-you-mix-alcohol-with-thc\n\nKevin P.","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12222-markdown","title":"What Happens When You Mix Weed And Alcohol!","slug":"what-happens-when-you-mix-weed-and-alcohol","content":"\"Behind Cigarettes, Alcohol and Marijuana are the most commonly used drugs in North America. Because of this, it only makes sense for the two to be used in combination by a large number of our population. Some people enjoy the ‘crossfading’ effect mixing alcohol and cannabis gives them as it can create an enhanced experience. To others, the effects can be adverse making them feel dizzy or nauseous. So what really happens to the body and mind when you mix the two? \"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nLike most everything in life, moderation is key. It is true that some enjoy 'crossfading', while others become dizzy or nauseous. However, the variation of experiences between one person to the next has much more to do with their tolerance to alcohol and THC, than it does to genetic variance.\n\nIf you've been around  cannabis long enough, you've probably witnessed (or experienced  yourself) a THC overdose , otherwise knows as \"greening out\".  Most of the symptoms of a 'crossfading' gone wrong episode are shared with a  'green out', such as paranoia, increased heart rate, shortness of  breath, disorientation, and even a lack of mobility.\n\nMixing  alcohol with cannabis greatly increases the chances of experiencing a  'green out', because the alcohol actually increases blood THC levels.  So, as mentioned, whether or not a person experiences elevated euphoria vs a 'green-out',  has more to do with how much alcohol and cannabis is consumed, than it does the individual.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4749481/\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11543984\n\nI hope this helps!!\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12058-markdown","title":"Would medical cannabis help with symptoms of Biopolar II? ","slug":"would-medical-cannabis-help-with-symptoms-of-biopolar-ii","content":"\"Hello. I am 26 years old and have had experience with recreational weed in the past. However i found that medicated Weed has helped with my anxiety which is one of my main symptoms of Bipolar. Along with getting to sleep and staying asleep. I get very little to no sleep most nights without my current meds. Though they are working, i fear that i might not have access to them 6 months from now. Seeing as its my last year of being under my parents medical insurance and i only work part time which means no benifits. (Though i am looking for a better job atm.) I am also still in school. I have been trying to figure out if Medical Marijuana would be a good alternative. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.\"\n_____________________\n When using cannabis, it is very important to maintain a relationship with a mental health provider. I have followed many patients with bipolar disorder who have done well with cannabis therapy. CBD is great for reducing anxiety and appears to be a good mood stabilizer. THC is needed for mood elevation because CBD, by itself, sometimes makes depression worse. For type ll bipolar, I usually recommend a CBD:THC ratio of about 5:1-1:1.\n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nI'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this difficult time.  I think cannabis can be a useful tool for you but only in the context of functioning mental health team.   If you haven't already, talk to you psychiatrist & other mental health providers and discuss your probable future situation and options that you might have.  Alot of providers I have worked with, if they've seen you for awhile, might still agree to see you during this transition time, even if money is short.   In terms of the cannabis, yes it can be useful but only if used properly.  I always warn pts that having mental health issues greatly increases the risk of abuse/ psychological dependency on cannabis so there has to be some discipline in usage.  In addition,  I have personally seen cannabis in high doses actually worsen anxiety, paranoia, & even psychosis;  usage of cannabis needs to be kept \"low & slow.\"  Besides anxiety & mood management,  one of the most important roles of cannabis is to improve sleep which is critical when dealing with any mental health disorder.  As an extra step, besides moderate use of cannabis, I highly recommend the following book that was recommended to me concerning bipolar management:   \n\"Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families\" by  Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore.  We wish you the best; please feel free to come back and let us know how you are doing!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11951-markdown","title":"Corona beer and weed? 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