If you have been following news and updates related to cannabis in the United States, you probably have noticed how much progress we have made in the last couple of years in terms of legalization and accessibility. It is true that more and more states are deciding to legalize medical marijuana, and many have even gone as far as legalizing adult use of cannabis for recreational purposes. While there are many factors that have contributed to the progress being made with marijuana laws and regulations in this country, we owe a lot of it to the pandemic. We are all sick and tired of the pandemic at this point in time, and it has affected each and every one of us no matter where we are in the country.
The pandemic has created a lot of political division, economic uncertainty, and financial strain for most of us in the United States, but it has also helped government officials and health professionals to take medical marijuana more seriously. Why is that so? Well, we have seen that dispensaries in the United States are basically pandemic-proof, meaning that the demand for marijuana during the pandemic has not only stayed the same, but even grown to new levels! 2020 was a record year for cannabis sales in the United States, and more Americans than ever before are starting to use medical marijauna as a means of self medicating various conditions, especially mental health disorders. Today we are going to be talking about how important pot has become to the American people, and why I think that this will ultimately lead to the federal government legalizing weed for all adults over the age of 21 in the United States.
Did you get depressed during the pandemic? Well, you would not be alone. In fact, reports show that the rates of depression in the United States have nearly tripled since the pandemic began. The research suggests that nearly 28% of adults in the United States have reported worsening symptoms of depression. That is more than one quarter of the entire country’s population! It is definitely true that people’s mental health has taken a hit during the pandemic, and it can really be hard to find treatment options during this time. Especially when the pandemic was at its height back in the summer of 2020, it was really hard to find a doctor to actually treat mental health disorders since everything was so backed up. Plus, starting some of the common antidepressants and other medications that are on the market today can be really hard on the body and mind.
That is why more and more Americans are beginning to use marijuana as a means of managing their mental health disorders. The great thing about using cannabis for mental health problems is that there are so many options out there that offer unique effects, and since there are so many strains and different types of cannabis products, you really can never run out of things to try. There are a lot of misconceptions about using cannabis for mental health needs, especially when it comes to treating things like depression and anxiety. In fact, you do not even need to get high in order to use cannabis for depression. Research has shown that using CBD infused products can be extremely effective at increasing energy levels and heightening one’s mood. If you are someone that has been struggling with depression, using medical marijuana may be a good treatment option for you if you feel inclined to try it. I hope that this article has been helpful!
