Cannabis therapy for depression
MEDICAL CANNABIS FOR DEPRESSION Cannabinoids as a therapy supplement
Cannabinoids can positively influence a transmitter disorder in the brain and alleviate the symptoms of a depressive disorder.
Cannabis research led to the discovery of endogenous cannabinoids (endocannabinoids). Further research has uncovered the connection between the body’s transmitter systems and endocannabinoid systems. Disruptions to the transmitter systems can lead to symptoms of mental illness.
Cannabis therapy for depression can have a promising effect here, as it can favourably influence the neurotransmitters.
Cannabis medicine can be a useful addition to other treatments and often has fewer side effects than conventional antidepressants.
Our cooperating doctors will be happy to check whether treatment with medicinal cannabis could be an option for you and will carry out an individual anamnesis.
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Symptoms, diagnosis and causes
Persistent low moods and/or loss of happiness are the main symptoms of depression. If the regulation of emotions is thrown out of balance in this way, this results in considerable restrictions for those affected and their environment. Fatigue, detachment from one’s own body, negative thoughts such as hopelessness or worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, sleep disorders and loss of appetite not only considerably restrict participation in social life, but can also lead to acute self-harm.
To be able to speak of depression or a depressive episode, the symptoms must persist for at least two weeks. The diagnosis is made by a doctor. Comprehensive psychological assessments as well as internal and neurological examinations are necessary to determine the illness and rule out other physical causes.
Depression is usually caused by a combination of genetic, psychosocial and neurobiological factors. A disorder of the neurotransmitters in the brain is the hallmark of most depressive illnesses. In addition, the body’s own ability to regulate stress presumably plays an important role in the causes of depression.
Cannabis research led to the discovery of endocannabinoids. In-depth studies have uncovered the connection between transmitter systems (systems of messenger substances) and the body’s endocannabinoid system. Disorders of the transmitter systems can lead to symptoms of mental illness.
The beneficial influence of medicinal cannabis on neurotransmitters can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Cannabis medicine can therefore be a useful addition to other treatments and often has fewer side effects than conventional antidepressants.
MEDICAL CANNABIS Cannabinoid therapy
Other conditions for which medicinal cannabis can help
* The treatment decision is made by cooperating doctors during the initial consultation. Remote treatment is not possible in every case. The prerequisites are compliance with recognised professional standards within the meaning of Section 630a of the German Civil Code (BGB) (taking into account scientific findings, medical experience that is necessary to achieve the medical treatment objective and has proven itself in trials) and the determination that, depending on the clinical picture, no personal contact between doctor and patient is necessary.