The Benefits of Medical Marijuana for Mississippi Patients

In Mississippi, residents with a qualifying medical condition can legally obtain a medical marijuana card to purchase and use medical cannabis products. Keep in mind that the requirements and application process can change, so be sure to check the latest information from the Mississippi Department of Health or the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance. 

In order to qualify for medical marijuana in Mississippi, you must have one of the qualifying medical conditions. Currently, there are over 20 qualifying conditions (current list of conditions found here). The Mississippi Department of Health informs patients that if you have a condition eligible for medical marijuana in Mississippi, you must get a certification from a credentialed medical cannabis practitioner. 

Mississippi Medical Marijuana

For patients suffering from a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, medical marijuana has become a popular and effective treatment option. In many cases, medical marijuana can provide relief when other traditional treatments have failed. This natural remedy can be used to treat both the symptoms and the underlying causes of many common and severe illnesses.

Medical marijuana benefits patients because it is a natural, safe, and effective way to treat various medical conditions. Additionally, medical marijuana is non-addictive and typically does not have the same harmful side effects as many prescription medications. Furthermore, medical marijuana is relatively inexpensive and will be obtainable within the state requirements. 

Medical Marijuana Benefits

The following are some of the common conditions that medical marijuana is effective in treating and the benefits using medical marijuana typically provides for each condition: 

• Cancer: Medical marijuana can be used to relieve the pain, nausea, and vomiting associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Additionally, medical marijuana can stimulate appetite, which can be beneficial for cancer patients struggling to eat due to chemotherapy or other treatments. 
• HIV/AIDS: Medical marijuana can be used to alleviate nausea, pain, and loss of appetite associated with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, medical marijuana can increase appetite and help patients gain weight. 
• Glaucoma: Medical marijuana can be used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP), which is the primary goal of treatment for glaucoma patients. 
• Epilepsy: Medical marijuana has been shown to reduce seizures in some patients with epilepsy. 
• Crohn’s Disease: Medical marijuana can reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, which can help alleviate symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. Additionally, medical marijuana can stimulate appetite and help Crohn’s disease patients who are struggling to eat due to nausea or appetite loss. 
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Medical marijuana has been shown to reduce muscle spasms and pain associated with multiple sclerosis. Additionally, medical marijuana can improve bladder control and help MS patients struggling with incontinence. 
• Chronic Pain: Medical marijuana can relieve chronic pain by reducing inflammation and relaxing muscles. Additionally, medical marijuana is non-addictive and does not have the same harmful side effects as many prescription pain medications. 
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Medical marijuana has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, nightmares, and flashbacks associated with PTSD. Additionally, medical marijuana can improve sleep quality for people living with PTSD who are struggling with insomnia. 

If you are suffering from a condition that has not responded well to traditional treatments, you may consider trying medical marijuana. This natural remedy effectively treats a wide variety of common and severe conditions with few side effects. With a valid doctor’s recommendation, obtaining medical marijuana is relatively easy and inexpensive. Many patients find that using medical marijuana improves their quality of life by alleviating their symptoms and improving their overall well-being.

‍Medical cannabis products should be available for purchase in the fall of 2022. As the statewide medical cannabis comes online this year, be sure to check the latest information from the Mississippi Department of Health or the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance. 

River Remedy is Your Source of Medical Marijuana in Jackson, MS

River Remedy is a medical cannabis company dedicated to serving Mississippi patients with the highest quality plant-based medicine. Our mission is to provide relief to those suffering from a wide variety of conditions and improve their quality of life. We serve Mississippians through a vertically integrated business model, cultivating carefully selected strains of cannabis, processing with state-of-the-art techniques, and distributing medical cannabis products through a network of dispensaries across the state. We are passionate about what we do and take pride in producing the safest, most effective medicine possible. 

If you are a Mississippi patient in need of relief, we encourage you to visit our dispensary when it opens and try our products today. Thank you for considering River Remedy as your source for medical cannabis! 

Sources: Mississippi Department of Health and the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance.