There are many reasons that a patient would consider medical marijuana to treat medical and/or psychological symptoms. Medical marijuana has been shown to be effective for the following problems/concerns: 

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• Chronic pain 

• Mild to severe generalized and social anxiety

• Sleeplessness

• Migraines

• Difficulty gaining and/or maintain healthy weight 

• Gastrointestinal problems (e.g., Crohn's disease)

• Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa)

• Epilepsy

• Severe trauma symptoms

• Nausea and vomiting (typically associated with chemotherapy)

• Dementia (including Alzheimer's Disease)

• Glaucoma

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Severe muscle spasms

• Chronic inflammation (e.g., arthritis)