{"id":28819,"date":"2023-09-29T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=28819"},"modified":"2023-10-17T12:49:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T16:49:25","slug":"discover-the-connection-improved-symptom-relief-linked-to-feeling-high-in-medical-cannabis-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/discover-the-connection-improved-symptom-relief-linked-to-feeling-high-in-medical-cannabis-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Connection: Improved Symptom Relief Linked to ‘Feeling High’ in Medical Cannabis Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to a new study published<\/a> by the University of New Mexico (UNM) in the prestigious journal <\/span>Frontiers in Pharmacology<\/span><\/a>, researchers have unveiled a significant correlation between the sensation of “feeling high” and the relief of medical symptoms among cannabis patients. This landmark study probes uncharted territories, challenging pre-existing assumptions and opening new avenues for understanding the therapeutic potential of cannabis.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Unraveling the Intentions Behind the Symptom Relief Study<\/h2>\n

Jacob Vigil<\/span><\/a>, the study’s senior author and an Associate Professor of Psychology at UNM, shed light on the main driving force behind this research. He expressed:<\/span><\/p>\n

“The concept of ‘feeling high’ is not well-defined in scientific studies and is usually tied to both a sense of impairment and euphoria. More often than not, this ‘high’ sensation is presumed to be the objective of recreational use<\/a>, while being seen as a barrier to the medicinal potential of cannabis. Our paper questions this belief and concludes that the ‘high’ experience may be an inevitable part of using cannabis for medicinal purposes.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The sensation of being ‘high’ has often been misunderstood. Primarily associated with recreational use and impairment, it has traditionally been an obstacle to medicinal usage. This study, however, disrupts this conventional view by probing into the potential therapeutic benefits that this ‘high’ sensation could offer when using cannabis medicinally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Study Methodology and Findings: Improved Symptom Relief<\/h2>\n

The study<\/span><\/a> utilized an extensive research approach involving nearly 2,000 medicinal cannabis consumers who recorded more than 16,000 “administration sessions” using the ReLeaf App. A detailed breakdown of the results reveals a balanced spectrum of both positive and negative side effects. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the positive side, about 49% of participants reported feeling high, which was associated with desirable effects such as feeling “chill” or “happy.” However, they also complained about adverse reactions, including red eyes and dry mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Intriguingly, the researchers found a significant correlation between ‘feeling high’ in relation to specific symptoms. The sensation of being high can cause clumsiness, confusion, dizziness, and foggy-mindedness. Ironically, research showed it also brought about a sense of happiness, gratitude, and optimism.<\/span><\/p>\n

Digging deeper, the researchers examined the relationship between symptom relief and THC levels. It turned out that patients experienced increased symptom relief when they reported feeling high, especially when <\/span>using a vaporizer<\/span><\/a> compared to smoking flower. <\/span><\/p>\n

This implies that the THC levels may play a crucial role in symptom relief, provided the patient feels high. This unique finding presents a novel perspective on the complex interplay between THC, the sensation of “feeling high,” and the relief of symptoms in medical cannabis patients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unique Variations in Cannabis Effects<\/h2>\n

The study didn’t stop at general findings. It also sheds light on the fascinating differences in the effects of cannabis, linked to variables such as:<\/span><\/p>\n