{"id":3584,"date":"2021-08-17T03:28:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T03:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teleleafrx.com\/?page_id=3584"},"modified":"2021-08-24T02:16:18","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T02:16:18","slug":"medical-marijuana-ptsd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.teleleafrx.com\/missouri\/medical-marijuana-ptsd\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana and PTSD Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"

PTSD Patients Qualify for Medical Marijuana Access in Missouri<\/h1>\n
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics reported in 2017 that the prevalence of PTSD<\/a> in Missouri was 3.5% of the adult population.<\/p>\n
In April of this year, lawmakers in Missouri pushed a proposal to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an occupational disease that will make sure that first responders to emergency situations will get the help they need.<\/p>\n
To gain access to an MMJ card, visit our Missouri page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information About PTSD in Missouri<\/h2>\n
$\"PTSD\"$ <\/p>\n
PTSD can result in high rates of occupational stress, especially for individuals working in emergency situations. In the United States, the lifetime prevalence of PTSD is 8 to 9 percent, and approximately 25 to 30 percent of victims of significant trauma develop PTSD.<\/p>\n
The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) under the Missouri Department of Mental Health<\/a> reported in 2019 that 13% of individuals treated for mental illness in DBH-funded programs had to deal with trauma and stress. They noticed a notable increase in the number of individuals treated for trauma and stress disorders from 2013 to 2019.<\/p>\n

What is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?<\/h2>\n
The National Center for PTSD<\/strong> defines PTSD as a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such as:<\/p>\n
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Combat<\/li>\n
A natural disaster<\/li>\n
A car accident<\/li>\n
Sexual assault<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It may typically be hard to return to normal daily activities like going to work, going to school, or spending some time with people you care about after a traumatic experience. Most often, when people have these symptoms for more than a few months, they are diagnosed with PTSD.<\/p>\n
Basic Information About PTSD<\/h2>\n
PTSD can cause significant distress and increased use of health resources. Oftentimes, it can go undiagnosed.<\/p>\n
Before a patient is diagnosed with PTSD, they should have symptoms that significantly disrupt normal which should last for more than one month.<\/p>\n
The American Family Physician stated that approximately 80% of patients with PTSD have one comorbid psychiatric disorder which can include:<\/p>\n
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Depression<\/li>\n
Alcohol and drug abuse<\/li>\n
Other anxiety disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Types of PTSD<\/h2>\n
PTSD was originally thought to be experienced only by war veterans and other military service members. Now, it is understood that it can happen to anyone who experiences an intense, often life-threatening event<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Research has begun to explore the idea of five different subcategories of PTSD that require different treatment methods:<\/p>\n
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Normal Stress Response<\/strong> occurs before PTSD begins and may not always lead up to the full-blown disorder. This can be experienced by people who experience accidents, injuries, illnesses, surgeries, and other sources of an unreasonable amount of tension and stress.<\/li>\n
Acute Stress Disorder<\/strong> happens to people who have been exposed to what is or what feels like a life-threatening event like:\n
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Natural disasters<\/li>\n
Loss of loved ones<\/li>\n
Loss of a job<\/li>\n
Risk of death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Uncomplicated PTSD<\/strong> is linked to one major traumatic event, as opposed to multiple events. It is the easiest form of PTSD to treat.<\/li>\n
Complex PTSD<\/strong> is caused by multiple traumatic events. It is common in abuse or domestic violence cases, repeated exposure to war or community violence, or sudden loss. People with complex PTSD exhibit behavioral and extreme emotional issues.<\/li>\n
Comorbid PTSD<\/strong> happens when a person has more than one mental health concern, often coupled with substance abuse issues. It is an extremely common form of PTSD because, most often, many people suffer from more than one condition at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Causes of PTSD<\/h2>\n
$\"PTSD$ <\/p>\n
The typical cause of PTSD are traumatic events that are experienced in different ways:<\/p>\n
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Combat and other military experiences<\/li>\n
Sexual or physical assault<\/li>\n
Learning about the violent or accidental death or injury of a loved one<\/li>\n
Child sexual or physical abuse<\/li>\n
Serious accidents, like a car wreck<\/li>\n
Natural disasters like a fire, tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquakes<\/li>\n
Terrorist attacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Most of these events happen naturally or by accident. You may not usually have control over what is happening, and you may feel very afraid.<\/p>\n
PTSD can happen to a person who experiences a traumatic event first-hand or to a person who sees something traumatic happening to someone else.<\/p>\n
Impact on Lifestyle of PTSD<\/h2>\n
According to the American Psychiatric Organization, people with PTSD have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience that can last long after the traumatic event has ended.<\/p>\n
They may feel sadness, fear, or anger and feel detached or estranged from other people. They may also avoid situations or people that remind them of a traumatic event and have strong negative reactions to something ordinary, such as a loud noise or an accidental touch.<\/p>\n
Overview of PTSD Symptoms<\/h2>\n
The symptoms of PTSD may not be exactly the same for everyone. Each person experiences these symptoms in their own way:<\/p>\n
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Intrusive thoughts such as repeated and involuntary memories<\/li>\n
Avoiding reminders of the traumatic event including people<\/li>\n
Alterations in cognition and mood like inability to remember important aspects of a traumatic event and distorted thoughts and feelings<\/li>\n
Alterations in arousal and reactivity like being irritable and having angry outbursts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Types of PTSD Treatments<\/h2>\n
Not everyone who has PTSD needs to undergo psychiatric treatment. For most patients with PTSD, research-proven methods include therapy, medication, and complementary and alternative therapies.<\/p>\n
Medication<\/strong> is recommended to control or relieve the symptoms of PTSD so that individuals with PTSD can participate more effectively in their therapy sessions. Hence, the best methods to help PTSD patients would usually combine psychotherapy and medication.<\/p>\n
Medical marijuana<\/strong> is a safe and effective alternative medication in helping manage and relieve the symptoms of PTSD. PTSD patients can qualify for MMJ in Missouri.<\/p>\n
Medical Marijuana for PTSD<\/h2>\n
The Department of Mental Health in Missouri<\/strong> offers support, training, and consultation on trauma-related topics, including treatment and services for mental illness. PTSD is listed as a qualifying condition for the use of medical marijuana in the state.<\/p>\n
If you are seeking to get a medical marijuana card and a doctor\u2019s recommendation, you can visit our online platform here at TeleLeaf RX<\/a> to start your application or contact us today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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