Many people and groups agree there is a need for further research into cannabis and the possible health benefits of medical marijuana use. From the recreational user to the medical marijuana patient, and the general public to the federal government there are many reasons as to why medical marijuana should be legal. In January 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a report on marijuana and marijuana by-products focusing on both therapeutic and harmful effects of cannabis. They recommended that further research be done to develop a comprehensive understanding of marijuana’s health effects, and that steps be […]

Below are the steps to recover your username and/or reset your password to gain access to your online account with the Medical Marijuana Registry system. If you know your username, and just need to reset the password, skip to step 6. 1. First step is to go to the Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry home page: https://medicalmarijuana.colorado.gov 2. Click on “Forgot Username”   3. Enter the email address you used to register your account   4. The system will now send you an email containing your Username   5. Take note of your Username and then go back to the Medical Marijuana Registry home page: https://medicalmarijuana.colorado.gov   6. Click on […]

One of the most popular reasons people seek out medical marijuana is to deal with various types of pain. From chronic pain to inflammation, migraine headaches, injury, sore muscles, neuropathy, arthritis, or fibromyalgia, consumers are discovering the many ways medical marijuana can provide pain relief. But what is the best strains for pain relief? Anxiety is another problem people are finding relief for with certain strains of medical marijuana. There are many strains and hybrids available, so how do you know which is the best medical strain for anxiety or any other symptoms you are feeling? The level of success […]

In the world of cancer treatment, the relative newcomer is medical marijuana, although cannabis has been used in herbal remedies to treat a variety of physical symptoms of illness for many centuries. In America, however, marijuana is still listed as a Schedule 1 controlled substance by the federal government, and not currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any medical use, although cannabis is legal to treat medical conditions under state laws in over half the country. A pharmaceutical form of THC known as Dronabinol, and a man-made cannabinoid drug known as Nabilone are currently approved […]

Schizophrenia is a mental illness affecting approximately 3.5 million Americans, three quarters of whom are between 16 and 25 years of age. This illness is marked by paranoid delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech patterns, catatonic behavior, and other symptoms. It has been discovered that CBD, cannabidiol, is a great treatment for schizophrenia. Studies show that fifty percent of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia have received no treatment whatsoever. Of those diagnosed, treatment and associated costs are estimated to be between $32.5 and $65 billion annually. The news is not all bad, however; studies indicate that 25% of those with schizophrenia recover completely, […]

Eating, vaping, smoking, applying topically; these are just a few of the ways that people can ingest cannabis, better known as marijuana. But, which is the most beneficial way to consume this multi-faceted hemp plant? This article seeks to uncover some of the ways that cannabis can be used, and the benefits these methods provide users. Medical professionals are increasingly touting the benefits of cannabis, which has been shown to help with everything from sleep and pain, to anxiety and nausea. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, a cannabis plant derivative, which is low in THC and high in CBD, offers relief for […]

As the use and acceptance of medical marijuana continues to become more widespread, new products and methods of consumption are being introduced. Microdosing is a consumption technique that is becoming increasingly popular among medical marijuana users due to the health benefits of microdosing cannabinoids. It involves taking low doses of cannabis throughout the day to allow the user to experience the natural pain relieving and anxiety relieving benefits of cannabinoids like CBD while avoiding the intoxicating effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which can interfere with daily life activities. This low dose marijuana consumption strategy is quickly becoming mainstream for several reasons […]

Joining a wave of global legalization encompassing countries such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, and 30 states in the US, the United Kingdom Home Office recently announced its legalization of cannabis products for medical purposes. The new ruling signals the UK’s acknowledgement that cannabis has potential medical use and will allow doctors to begin prescribing it to patients in need. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a report on findings regarding the medical benefits and safety of marijuana, concluding that cannabis is effective in the treatment efforts […]