Most of the people view drug addiction as one of the diseases that require to be healed. People who are suffering from substance abuse often feel that their lives have come to a halt. With the legalization of medical marijuana, treatment of untreatable has become possible. According to some researches, it has been proved that medical marijuana can be an effective agent for treating drug addiction. The study showed that marijuana didn’t make the user dependent on it and hence, it was concluded that it was superior to other drugs. Some of the patients included in the research were an addict of opioid and alcohol. 

Now, the question arises how effective the medical marijuana in treating drug addiction. Below are some of the reasons why it is considered effective. 

Lack of Dependency Properties

It has been scientifically proven that medical marijuana alleviates chronic pain and many other conditions experienced by the patients. The side effects of an opioid such as nausea were treated with the help of medical marijuana. Patients reported that cannabis was effective in reducing the dose of Opioid and substitution of drugs become much easier. 

Pain is the only reason why people want pain-relieving drugs. Opioid substances such as heroin are available and are prescribed to patients. As per doctor’s prescription, it is only meant for short time consumption and some end up taking a large amount than prescribed. However, most of the people take them without a prescription. By overdosing the drug, the patient’s response to the drug becomes less and so they become dependent on the drug. 

Marijuana acts as a substitute for alcohol and hard drugs 

According to the studies carried out, it has shown that medical marijuana was effective in lowering the withdrawal symptoms of hard drugs. Patients who were addicted to alcohol and other drugs confessed that the withdrawal symptoms of medical marijuana were manageable. Studies also showed that the user of medical marijuana didn’t become dependent and addicted. 

The legalization of medical marijuana has proved to be beneficial as it is very helpful in reducing severe ailments and withdrawal symptoms. Many diseases such as chronic pain, cancer and anxiety were treated with the help of cannabis. It was proved to be effective in treating stress and anxiety as cannabis possesses psychoactive properties. Some people want cannabis to be used for recreational purposes. There is some opposition for using it for recreational uses. There are many legalization movements for using it as recreational purposes.