On Thursday, May 20, Governor Jared Polis signed a new bill into law. With the stroke of a pen, he doubled the legal cannabis possession limits for adults. The law took effect immediately. What’s more, he paved the way for Coloradans convicted of cannabis crimes to seal their records from background checks. Below, we’ll delve into the details of Colorado’s new cannabis policy. Colorado Increases Cannabis Possession Limit for Adults While Governor Polis’ signature may have officially made this new bill into law, its story doesn’t start there. In fact, it traces its origins back to February of this year. […]

If you’re taking medical cannabis products like edibles, it’s important to make sure you take the right dose to help with your condition, but not so much that you’re uncomfortable. What’s the right amount to take? Well, everyone is different. Many different factors come into play when choosing the right dose, including past cannabis usage and tolerance, gender, weight, and more. But we’ve put together a quick guide to be basics below, which is a good place to start. Please note that this is not medical advice, it is merely a suggestion. What To Expect From Different Cannabis Edible Dosages […]

Most Common Medical Marijuana Terms Have you ever wondered what exactly makes a concentrate or how to dab? You’re not alone. The world of medical marijuana is rife with specialized nomenclature and jargon, making it difficult for newbies to grasp. Below, we’ve outlined a few of the most common cannabis terms. This is by no mean an exhaustive list, but it can serve as a basis for marijuana newbies and veterans alike to join the cannabis conversation. Aeroponics A cannabis growing method where cultivators grow plants in air rather than a medium (dirt, water, etc.). Instead of growing through a […]

Cannabis regulation in the United States is complicated, to say the least – while cannabis is fully legal for recreation and/or medical use in dozens of states, it’s still federally illegal, and banks can be penalized heavily for working with cannabis businesses. This means that cannabis banking is basically non-existent – and most cannabis businesses in the US are unbanked. But the new Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act could change this. Let’s get into the details. What Is The SAFE Act And What Does It Mean For Legal Cannabis Across The US? The SAFE Banking Act stalled in […]

Are you suffering from the debilitating effects of glaucoma and seeking relief? Our Colorado Springs, CO doctors can help you determine whether medical marijuana may be a treatment option for your glaucoma. Cannabis has long been associated with glaucoma relief, and it may be an option for patients looking for a new treatment. What is Glaucoma? Before we cover how medical marijuana may be able to help glaucoma patients, it’s important to understand what glaucoma is. It’s actually an umbrella term for several different conditions. However, they all share some common traits: Increased intraocular pressure: All types of glaucoma cause […]

We’ve all felt a Charlie horse, a stitch in our side, or a leg cramp once in a while. These are examples of simple muscle spasms, and they’re usually nothing to worry about. However, for patients with persistent muscle spasms, these conditions take on a more serious tone. In this post, our Colorado Springs, CO doctors will address the question: can medical marijuana help relieve persistent muscle spasms? What are Persistent Muscle Spasms? “Persistent muscle spasms” isn’t the name of one single condition or disease. Instead, the state of Colorado uses the term persistent muscle spasms as a catch-all to […]

Medical cannabis is legal in Colorado, but there are still restrictions around its use in schools that are frustrating students, parents, teachers, and administrators. But members of the Senate recently unanimously backed a bill that would ease restrictions and improve medical cannabis access at schools. Let’s take a look at this subject in more detail now. Medical Cannabis Access Has Been A Concern For Years In Colorado Schools Thanks to two laws passed in 2016 and 2018 called “Jack’s Law” and “Quinton’s Amendment,” school districts in CO can choose to permit parents and guardians to possess and administer cannabis-based medicine […]

In a recent report, it was found that the sales of cannabis-infused beverages rose by 40% in 2020 compared to 2019. Wondering why cannabis beverages are becoming more popular? Let’s discuss these cannabis-based products in more detail. Beverages Are Easy To Drink & An Approachable Way To Consume Cannabis For people who are new to cannabis and are using it medically or recreationally, alternative consumption methods like smoking, vaping, dabbing, edibles, and other methods can be intimidating or difficult. Drinking a beverage, on the other hand, is something everyone does every single day. It also doesn’t irritate the lungs or […]

Since scientists first isolated THC in 1964, researchers have explored the possible health benefits of cannabinoids like THC and CBD. But recent years have seen a spike in interest in another one of cannabis’ components. In this post, our medical marijuana doctors in Colorado Springs, CO will explain what terpenes are and how they work to give cannabis its therapeutic effects. What are Terpenes? Terpenes are a family of molecules that carry aroma and flavor. There are hundreds of terpenes in nature. Plants and some animals can produce these compounds, including marijuana. In nature, terpenes play a vital part in […]

A lot of Coloradans take medical marijuana as a given these days. For many of us, there’s always been medical cannabis in Colorado. But medical marijuana’s meteoric rise everywhere from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, CO wasn’t a sure thing – it took cooperation between patients, doctors, and lawmakers to make history. So how exactly did it happen? In this post, we’ll explore the complex history of medical marijuana in Colorado. History of Medical Marijuana in Colorado To understand how Colorado’s medical marijuana system came to be, we need to travel back in time more than 100 years. Background Cannabis […]