Since cannabis was first legalized in Colorado in 2014, cannabis sales have been steadily increasing every year. Since the state began tracking sales in 2014, more than $9.9 billion in sales have been conducted – with more than $2.19 billion in sales in 2020 alone. This represents a year-over-year increase of 25.35%, smashing the 2019 … Read more
Throughout the United States, sales of cannabis concentrates have increased 40% compared to 2019, reflecting a lack of trust in vaporizers, more familiarity among marijuana users with the process of smoking concentrates, and new technology that has made it easier to use cannabis concentrates. But along with this rise in cannabis concentrate sales has come … Read more
Can epilepsy patients benefit from medical marijuana? Learn more as our Colorado Springs, CO doctors discuss the links between medical marijuana and epilepsy. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological disorder. The brains of those suffering from this condition send strange, confusing signals throughout the body. The primary result of these abnormal signals is convulsive, … Read more
Curious about whether you can use medical marijuana for your Chron’s Disease symptoms? In this post, we’ll cover cannabis’ effectiveness against Crohn’s Disease and some of the best strains recommended by the experts. How can Medical Marijuana (MMJ) Help Those Suffering from Crohn’s Disease? Our Medical Marijuana Doctors in Colorado Springs, CO Weigh In. Crohn’s … Read more
There have been many claims through the ages that cannabis can alleviate chronic pain. But what does science say? In this post of Medical Alternatives Clinics, our Colorado Springs MMJ doctors will set the record straight about how medical marijuana works for pain management. How Does Medical Marijuana (MMJ) Help Pain? The relationship between medical … Read more
Humans have used cannabis to alleviate countless ailments during our millennia-long relationship with the plant. We’ve applied the plant to a wide range of problems, from soothing aches and pains to helping sleep. But some of the medical marijuana’s most fascinating and promising traits may be its ability to unlock new ways of helping patients … Read more
Sierra Club, a leading environmental organization in the United States, recently released its cannabis best practices for sustainable use. In this blog from Medical Alternatives Clinics, we’ll discuss these cannabis guidelines and how they should inform your use of medical or recreational marijuana in Colorado. Cannabis Best Practices For Safe & Sustainable Consumption If you’d … Read more
In 2020, four states and Washington DC legalized recreational marijuana, and Mississippi approved medical marijuana, bringing the number of recreational states to 15 and Washington DC, and the number of states allowing cannabis for medical use to 36. Voters across the country are changing their minds about marijuana – and soon, federal regulations may be … Read more
Since legalized recreational marijuana sales began in Colorado in 2014, the country has begun to shift its opinion on the once criminalized drug. Cannabis products range from traditional cannabis flower, edibles, concentrates, and more. These products can be found behind medical and recreational dispensary shelves and are classified into 3 categories depending on the strain … Read more