Medical marijuana can help relieve many symptoms such as nausea & vomiting (associated with cancer/cancer treatments), increase appetite, relieve anxiety, improve sleep quality (in patients with PTSD), and help with pain and muscle spasms. The benefits of marijuana are not fully known; however, future studies will shine light on the positive effects of this natural medicine. You can learn about the effects of marijuana on the body here. Texans choose medical cannabis since it’s 100% natural and side effects are limited compared to other pharmaceutical drugs.