Why Marijuana Helps Your Brain But Harms Your Mind

Discusses the potential benefits of marijuana in treating conditions like multiple sclerosis, pediatric epilepsy, and nausea related to chemotherapy. Emphasizes that the more severe the condition, the more beneficial marijuana may be, but highlights the need to balance risks and benefits.

Examines the use of marijuana in psychiatric disorders and the limited evidence supporting its long-term effectiveness. Discusses the challenges of using marijuana for conditions like anxiety and insomnia, highlighting potential risks and dependencies.

Reviews studies on the use of cannabinoids in multiple sclerosis, including the potential benefits in reducing disease severity, hind limb stiffness, and neuroinflammation. Discusses the impact of marijuana on nerve cells and myelin sheath destruction in multiple sclerosis.

Explores the risks and benefits of cannabis use in psychiatric conditions, including addiction and lack of long-term effectiveness. Highlights the use of medications like dronabinol for cannabinoid use disorder and the challenges of using marijuana for psychiatric symptoms.

Discusses the roles of CBD and THC in marijuana, highlighting how CBD can counteract the effects of THC. Examines the impact of THC and CBD on receptors related to anxiety, seizures, and psychosis.

Provides recommendations for using marijuana in a healthy manner, suggesting rare usage for treating specific problems and avoiding daily or frequent consumption to prevent dependency and negative outcomes. Emphasizes the importance of objective tracking of symptoms and long-term effects.