When medical marijuana is brought up in conversation, many questions echo through the minds of many people. Is it safe? Should it be legal? Is its effectiveness proven? What conditions can it be used for? These are just a few of the questions that are asked about it.

On the state level, marijuana is (federally) legal in 29 US states. And while there are many mixed opinions on medical marijuana, there are proven medical benefits that come with legal, medical use. Some of the benefits of medical marijuana include the following:

1. Lowering blood pressure
   There are many benefits to using medical marijuana. For example, many studies show that medical marijuana has been proven to help lower the blood pressure in those with hypertension, as well as how MarijuanaMarijuana helps improve the overall health of patients.
   
   
2. Reducing inflammation
   Chronic pain (neuropathic pain) is a major clinical problem that tends to be challenging to treat once diagnosed - causing inflammation. Fortunately, not only does the use of cannabis help treat and alleviate inflammation, but it also lacks side effects, which makes it the perfect treatment.
   
   
3. Treating anxiety disorders
   In the US, anxiety disorders are probably one of the most common mental disorders among people - and it is also one of the most common afflictions people use medical marijuana for. But it isn't just anxiety that medical marijuana can help treat. Studies have also shown that medical marijuana effectively treats anxiety disorders, panic disorders, social anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and many others.
   
   
4. Fighting cancer
   Many benefits come with medical marijuana, and one of those benefits is that it aids in alleviating the symptoms of chemotherapy due to cancer. But, another benefit that not many know about is that Medical Marijuana also helps prevent cancer cells from growing, treat tumors, and benefit the immune system. 

In most of the 50 states, marijuana is still considered federally illegal. So, if you want to benefit from the medicinal uses that come with marijuana, you need to obtain your medical marijuana card for your state. First, you need to check to make sure that it is medically legal in your state, then speak with a doctor about what ails you, and then, if your doctor thinks you will benefit from medical marijuana, you can apply for and will receive your medical card. The top 5 most common qualifying conditions for your medical marijuana card include but aren't limited to:

1. Anxiety
2. Chronic pain
3. Insomnia
4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
5. Depression

If you think that you could benefit from the use of medical marijuana, make sure that you speak to your doctor first. They will be able to tell you if you have any of the qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card.