The science behind it
February 19, 2021
According to The Green Institute, medical marijuana can used for treatment by replenishing a system in the brain called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which deals with certain neurotransmitters and receptors. Often what is found in people with mental illnesses such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, or depression, for example, is that these neurotransmitters are suffering from deficiencies, which can be improved by using cannabis for treatment.
This is not to say that cannabis can permanently cure one of their mental illness. Moreover, The Green Institute argues it can be beneficial in making symptoms much more manageable.
Research shows us that, in patients with acute PTSD, the use of medical marijuana helped patients to sleep better, and with less disturbances such as insomnia or nightmares. It also helped to reduce flashbacks and anxiety and depression associated with the illness.