For years, Texans living with conditions like PTSD, neuropathy, cancer and spasticity have had limited treatment options. Now, with medical cannabis legal in Texas, thousands of patients have found relief. , the state’s leading medical marijuana provider, is making this medicine more accessible for patients.
PTSD is just one of several qualifying conditions for medical cannabis under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Texans can find out if they qualify and learn more about the program on Texas Original’s website.
For a Marine Corps veteran and former firefighter, as well as a father battling cancer and PTSD, medical cannabis has been the key relief.
A Texas veteran’s journey to relief
After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and later as a firefighter, Matt began to experience restlessness, anxiety and insomnia from PTSD. His body remained on high alert, and pharmaceutical medications only worsened his symptoms.
Through the Texas Compassionate Use Program, Matt received a prescription for medical cannabis, allowing him to manage his symptoms and finally enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
“Medical cannabis is very good for getting the nervous system to go into restore and relax mode,” Matt shared in a recent interview. “Since getting my prescription, my life has gotten a lot better.”
A Texas father’s battle with PTSD and cancer
Grief consumed Barry after losing his 20-year-old son, leaving him with PTSD, depression and anxiety. Soon after, he was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer and began to rely on heavy pain medications to cope with the emotional and physical pain.
“I was taking 12 pain pills a day,” Barry recalled. “Then my doctor told me I qualified for medical cannabis.”
Within an hour of his first dose, Barry felt relief. “I felt my chronic pain go away and could feel the calmness come over me,” he explained. “I feel better than I’ve felt since I was 45 years old.”
Medical cannabis has helped Barry to regain mobility, return to activities he once loved and find joy in life again. “To be as sick as I was and to be here now is a miracle,” he said.
How to get a medical cannabis prescription in Texas
Under the Compassionate Use program, patients can receive a prescription for over 150 approved conditions, including PTSD, neuropathy, epilepsy, cancer, spasticity and more.
Texans can connect with a doctor by visiting Texas Original’s website to schedule an appointment with a registered physician to determine their eligibility. Many physicians offer telemedicine visits, making it easy for patients to receive their prescriptions from anywhere in the state.
Once the appointment is complete and the prescription is on file, patients can place an order at a Texas medical marijuana dispensary.
H/T: www.statesman.com
