CBD products like edibles and gummies available at Greenlight Dispensary. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG – Medicine has been shaped over the years with new technology and advanced scientific studies providing more insight into the human body and what is needed for specific conditions. There are different types of medicine, which range from prescriptions to physical therapy to supplements.

There’s no denying that different medicinal approaches help with different needs. There are prescriptions, vitamins, and various physical therapies like acupuncture or saunas. Studies suggest that holistic medicines can offer benefits when paired with medical or physical treatments.

Cleveland Clinic defines complementary medicine as therapies used “in addition to mainstream medicine.” Mainstream medicine, or Western medicine, is treatment that relies heavily on medication and surgery.

Alternative medicine, as defined by The Cleveland Clinic, is therapies used “instead of mainstream medicine.”

The Cleveland Clinic said alternative medicine can be dangerous and deadly due to the methods not being evidence-based or entirely supported by science.

Vapor products containing THC and CBD available for purchases with or without a medical card at the Greenlight Dispensary. (Photo Provided)

The Cleveland Clinic suggested integrative medicine, which combines various methods to treat all aspects of a person. Yoga, acupuncture, saunas, meditation, probiotics, and vitamins and minerals are effective for different needs.

Researchers at The Cleveland Clinic said complementary therapies can help the mind and the body, but don’t cure major illnesses, which require medical attention.

WVU Medicine Family Medicine offers medical acupuncture, involving the placement of tiny needles through the skin, performed by trained physicians.

Acupuncture at WVU Medicine is used for conditions like arthritis, migraines, lower back pain, muscle pain, neck pain, menstrual cramps, insomnia and more.

WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management treats the “whole person” through integrative, individualized treatment methods.

WYLD THC gummies sold at Greenlight Dispensary in different flavors like sour tangerine, huckleberry, strawberry and peach. (Photo Provided)

The Center treats a variety of forms of acute and chronic pain through individualized methods like group behavioral therapy, nutritional counseling, movement therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy and more. The Center also offers nonsurgical, medication-free pain management options.

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THC and CBD have been making headway in the medical community with three FDA-approved medications containing THC or CBD, according to GoodRx.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, marijuana and cannabis aren’t the same thing. Marijuana is the part of the plant that contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which has effects on a person’s mental state.

Although the FDA hasn’t approved the cannabis plant itself for medicinal use, medications containing THC and CBD have been approved to treat conditions like severe seizures or severe vomiting from chemotherapy.

Wana flavored gummies containing various amounts of THC and CBD for purchase at Greenlight Dispensary. (Photo Provided)

GoodRx reported Epidiolex, Dronabinol and Nabilone as FDA-approved medications that contain THC or CBD.

Research conducted by the NCCIH has observed the effects of cannabis for reducing inflammation, easing chronic physical pain, and reducing anxiety disorders.

Studies on the effects of cannabis continue, but it is recommended not to use cannabis as a healthcare replacement.

The Landing Dispensary has seven locations throughout West Virginia, including one in Parkersburg at 3914 Murdoch Ave.

The Landing offers medical flower, vaporizers, concentrates, tinctures, and more. First-time visitors are required to fill out the New Patient Intake Form and provide their medical marijuana card.

Avexia tinctures containing THC and CBD at Greenlight Dispensary. (Photo Provided)

Although recreational marijuana is illegal in the state of West Virginia, medical marijuana is authorized by obtaining a medical marijuana card.

Conditions that qualify for a medical marijuana card include PTSD, Crohn’s disease, seizures, terminal illnesses and many other chronic conditions.

Across the river, Greenlight Dispensary at 903 Pike St. provides a wide selection of products from pre-rolls to concentrates to edibles. Greenlight serves both medical and non-medical customers.

Greenlight’s topical CBD products are recommended for joint and muscle relief. Tinctures are recommended for a fast-acting, inhalation-free experience. Different products have different effects so it’s recommended to speak with an expert upon becoming a patient at Greenlight.

Non-medical adults 21+ can purchase and possess up to 2.5 oz of vaporization flower and up to 15,000 mg THC from non-plant cannabis products from licensed dispensaries.

Greenlight Dispensary offers a selection of THC and CBD products like edibles, gummies, vaporizers, and honey. Each product can contain different amounts of THC and CBD and have different effects depending on the individual’s needs. (Photo Provided)

The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis Control regulates and licenses both medical and non-medical cannabis establishments.

For more information visit https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control

For more information about the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management, check https://wvumedicine.org/ruby-memorial-hospital/services/wvu-specialty-clinics/pain-management-center/ for more information.

Amber Phipps can be reached at aphipps@newsandsentinel.com