Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Medical Cannabis Industry Overview

Many people wrongly believe that the medical cannabis industry is a cottage industry that is run by lightly trained people who are more hobbyists than scientist.  This is perception but it is the polar opposite of reality. There is a massive amount of talented scientific minds working in this space. 

The science and medicine is first rate.  The future of this industry is limitless. The science and testing indicate that medical cannabis has a staggering number of applications.  It is especially interesting to note that the range of medical conditions and anomalies is endless. 

The general public and most of the medical community do not realize that medical cannabis supplies treatment options for conditions that have few medical options. migraine headaches is an example.  Most treatment options are some variation of caffeine and aspirin.  Sometimes this works. However, it is not a systemic and sustainable.  Medical cannabis has proven to be a viable and efficacious solution.  I personally know two migraine headache sufferers who are ecstatic with the results of a CBD based product.


Medical cannabis is also proving useful in the anxiety and pain aspects of healthcare.  The early results are very promising.  Medical cannabis has the potential to be a cost effective and efficacious alternative to a lot of traditional, medical options.  Medical marijuana, CBD based products / cannabis will be the next huge waive of treatment options in the United States. Other countries already know the value of these products. The USA is only beginning to realize the potential for this industry.

This industry is in its infancy.  With the medical and scientific resources focused on this space, the future is promising.

Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

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