1. Introduction Medical cannabis has seen a dramatic rise in use throughout 2025. What was once considered a last-resort treatment has now become a mainstream option for people seeking relief from chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. This shift is powered by stronger research, better product quality, and a growing understanding of how cannabis interacts with the human body. Patients are increasingly looking for alternatives to long-term prescription medications—especially opioids, sleeping pills, and anti-anxiety drugs—which can cause dependency or harsh side effects. Medical cannabis offers a potentially safer, more natural solution, and doctors are now more open to recommending it when traditional therapies fall short. But despite the growing popularity,…