Using Cannabis instead of Over-The-Counter Drugs

CBD and THC for Medicinal Purposes

The compounds found in cannabis, better known as cannabinoids break down in your body just 30 minutes after consumption of them. While this is true, their metabolites stay in the blood for much longer. In turn, this increases the effectiveness of these different cannabinoids to treat various health conditions or just increase a regular user’s general health.

The effects of cannabis are still being widely studied, and new research is being done every day to truly uncover the full potential of cannabis and its health benefits as well as using cannabis instead of Over-The-Counter drugs.

Best Consumption Methods

There are two main ways to consume cannabis in an effective way for medicinal purposes and as an alternative to OTC drugs. First. is through prepackaged edibles. Prepackaged edibles have the advantage of labeled accurate doses. With them, you always know what you are taking. This allows you the freedom of doing anything from a micro to a macro dose. Scarlet Reserve has a ton of great edible options that we recommend here.

The second way to effectively consume cannabis is to inhale it. One great way to inhale cannabis is by using a vape to safely heat the cannabis at high temperatures without burning it, releases a vapor for the user to inhale. You can find some great options for vapes here.

Other Treatments and Uses

Current scientific research has shown that adults with chronic pain can use cannabis and cannabinoids to treat chronic pain, with results showing users who feel significantly better, even experiencing no pain at all after consumption. It is also shown that using cannabis instead of Over-The-Counter drugs is a great natural alternative.

Other uses of cannabis for medical purposes are:

• For diseases including pain related spasticity such as Multiple Sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries where standard therapies have proven ineffective.
• As an alternative to NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or opioids to relieve chronic pain
• To prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation, and medication therapies against HIV and AIDS.
• To increase appetite in cases of cachexia, anorexia, and loss of appetite in AIDS, and cancer.
• To help stop uncontrollable facial and body movements in Tourette syndrome individuals.
• To relieve general pain as an alternative to Over-The-Counter drugs