Why cannabis helps for chronic fatigue:

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How cannabis works to reduce fatigue: 

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How to take cannabis for fatigue: form and dose

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Cannabis for fatigue: composition

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Taking cannabis for fatigue: precautions

Some precautions that should be taken into consideration while using cannabis. Below is a list of some warning signs:

- Alcohol: cannabis should not be mixed with alcohol since it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired judgment. Alcohol will increase these effects.

- Medicinal drugs: cannabis can increase the effects of medications that cause drowsiness such as antihistamines, antidepressants, seizure medicine, and pain relievers among others. 

- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: for women, it is important to avoid using cannabis during pregnancy or if you are planning on becoming pregnant.

- Smoking may increase the risk of having a child born with physical and mental defects, and at a lower birth weight.

- Driving: cannabis use can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired judgment. Therefore, it’s important to avoid driving so you don’t endanger yourself or harm others.

Published: June 2021

Taking cannabis for fatigue: side effects

CBD and THC have the same chemical formula, but the atoms are arranged differently. This difference in atom position takes away the effect of feeling “high,” from CBD. Hence, CBD has little or no effect on cognition compared to THC.

That is why CBD oil is more recommended for medical purposes than smoking cannabis, given that the latter might have some harmful effects such as:

- Respiratory problems: smoking cannabis can irritate the lungs and increase the risk of several conditions like chronic bronchitis and cancer of the respiratory tract. 

- Heart diseases: smoking cannabis increases the heart rate and might aggravate existing heart conditions.

- Mental health: the THC component of cannabis can decrease concentration levels, which can worsen short-term memory. When taken in high doses, it can even cause hallucinations and delusions.

- Addiction: many people who smoke cannabis long term might develop an addiction and start to depend on it because the THC component makes them feel “high.”

Published: June 2021