In the heart of Texas, a region traditionally opposed to cannabis adoption, Thrive Medical Cannabis stands to help many grappling with neurodegenerative diseases. As research continues to unfold the potential of medical cannabis, its role in managing conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is becoming increasingly significant.

Thrive Medical Cannabis recently had the opportunity to sit down with one of our valued customers, Liz Pettis. Liz graciously shared her experiences, challenges, and the role Thrive Medical Cannabis has played in her healing process.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly called PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While anyone can develop PTSD, it is most commonly associated with military veterans who have experienced combat.

Huntington's Disease (HD) is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to symptoms such as involuntary movements, difficulty with balance and coordination, and cognitive and behavioral changes. While there is currently no cure for HD, treatment is primarily focused on managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

Cannabis can benefit many health conditions, chronic illnesses, and chronic disorders. The body has a natural endocannabinoid system made up of cannabinoid receptors in the brain and nerves of the body. Cannabis naturally binds to our cells and helps them function. Therefore cannabis can alleviate symptoms of various diseases and conditions for people across the nations.

According to the World Health Organization, Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder; this blog will cover how Cannabis can help.

Thankfully as of September 2021, all types of cancer are now a qualifying condition to receive a medical marijuana prescription. Not only can a prescription improve their quality of life, but it can also help improve symptoms from other treatments.

Anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that causes excessive and constant fear and worries. Common symptoms include sweating, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, nervousness, restlessness, and trembling, to name a few.

Texas has some of the most stringent marijuana laws in the U.S. Recreational adult-use marijuana is illegal, and medical marijuana is legal but heavily regulated. Only patients with qualifying conditions can access medical marijuana.

Since 2015 Texas has recognized marijuana for medical use for Epilepsy. Since then, the qualifying conditions list has expanded, including PTSD and all forms of Cancer, as of September 2021.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that destroys the motor neurons of the brain and spinal cord over time. People with this disease gradually lose the ability to control voluntary muscle movements. In advanced stages, ALS patients end up paralyzed and experience difficulty speaking, eating, swallowing, and breathing.

Medical cannabis is quickly becoming a go-to choice for many patients when it comes to treating pain. In fact, according to a study published in 2016 in the Journal of Pain, cannabis use resulted in 64% lower opioid use in patients with chronic pain and better quality of life.

When an individual has dementia, their daily routine and activities are adversely affected due to the deterioration of their ability to think, remember, make decisions, reason, and solve problems. Aside from cognitive decline, dementia patients tend to have behavioral symptoms such as depression, anxiety, aggression, and agitation. Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent type of this disorder, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of cases.