Medical Cannabis

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating diagnosis that impacts both patients and their families. Classified as a chronic neurodegenerative disorder, its symptoms include progressive memory loss, dementia, emotional distress and sleep disorders. While there is no current cure for Alzheimer’s, there are a handful of medications used to address the symptoms. In recent years, there has … Read more

Cooking with cannabis is a great way to get all the health and medical benefits in a manner that is enjoyable and tasty! If you are new to using medical cannabis and curious about how cooking with this popular herb can help you, keep in mind that edible cannabis is currently used to address a … Read more

Without question, public opinion is evolving on legalized and medical marijuana. The well-documented benefits and increased availability of cannabis has, in fact, changed many people’s stance on the drug’s use. As more states have passed medicinal and legalized marijuana laws, many have begun to reap the positive economic benefits as well. These states are seeing … Read more

Every year, more US states approve the sale of legalized or medicinal marijuana. The benefits of such sales have had more far-reaching effects than what lawmakers and the general public initially anticipated. One surprising benefit of legalized marijuana is the positive link between marijuana use and reduced rates of alcohol abuse. According to a 2018 … Read more

In the United States, some of the most confusing legislation exists over the regulation of marijuana. The disparity between state and federal legislation is cumbersome at best. It is sometimes difficult to ascertain if or when federal jurisdiction supersedes the parameters set forth by each state. The federal government considers marijuana a Schedule 1 drug … Read more

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, impact millions of people around the world each day. In the United States alone, nearly one-third of the adult population suffers from high blood pressure. If not treated properly, hypertension can often lead to critical life-altering events such as heart disease, stroke or even death. Among the many traditional pharmaceutical … Read more

With the increased spotlight on medical cannabis, there is a heightened interest in researching its efficacy in treating anxiety symptoms and disorders. To address common questions around this topic, a good place to begin is by defining common terminology associated with cannabis use. What is Cannabis? Cannabis, also known as “marijuana,” is made up of … Read more

If you’ve ever suffered from chronic headaches or migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. These conditions are not only difficult to deal with, but they can also be very challenging to treat. Often, prescription medications are ineffective or may come with a host of unpleasant side effects as problematic as the headaches themselves. … Read more

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common chronic condition that can lead to hyperactivity, restlessness, and inattentiveness. Although ADHD is often diagnosed in childhood, its symptoms often carry over into adulthood. While there is currently no known cure for ADHD, there is increasing interest in medical marijuana as a treatment for ADHD symptoms and … Read more

As medical marijuana use continues to become more common, the science behind it is also bulking up, with more studies readily available for us to understand the true effects that marijuana use can have on our bodies. Does Medical Marijuana Use Help to Treat Depression? The short answer? Yes. But science tells us that the … Read more