There is currently a lot of debate and confusion in the marijuana community surrounding the topic of increased or extended plant counts. Colorado Springs residents may not be clear on the rules for MMJ high plant count. Colorado Springs medical cannabis patients have the right to grow additional plants at home, but an ordinance passed in 2016 by the Colorado Springs City Council limits all home grows. This ordinance is making obtaining an approved higher or extended plant count more difficult, if not impossible, to attain. The cap on the number of plants applies to each residence, or “housing unit”, […]

In the state of Colorado minors can legally use medical marijuana based on specific criteria if they are being treated for a qualifying medical condition. First, the minor must reside in Colorado and have a parent or legal guardian also residing in Colorado. The minor’s parent or legal guardian must provide consent in writing to serve as the minor’s primary guardian. Consent must be from each parent residing in Colorado. Two medical marijuana doctors must have concluded and documented that the minor applicant has been diagnosed with a qualified debilitating medical condition. One of the doctors must have a bona […]

For many veterans, medical marijuana can mean the difference between being able to function normally, cope with daily stress, and handle difficult medical situations, or suffering, often in silence. There is a growing movement to convince the federal government to remove cannabis from the Schedule I substance list, and permit research into its effectiveness in treating such medical situations such as chronic pain, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition many veterans deal with as a result of their time serving our country. In early 2017, the American Legion, our nation’s largest veterans service organization, sent a letter to […]

Marijuana topical treatments are extremely popular with people of all ages seeking the healing effects of marijuana, but who would rather do without the “high”. Since our skin is our largest organ, it only makes sense to take advantage of a form of pain relief that is applied directly on the surface of the skin. New and interesting ways of consuming cannabis to relieve chronic pain are being developed daily, and these medicinal, topical treatments are providing relief to some of the most unlikely consumers, including senior citizens. Our medical marijuana doctors in Colorado Springs and Pueblo have seen great […]

Colorado has added Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder to the list of qualifying conditions, and the first psychological conditions, eligible for treatment by medical marijuana, as reported in the April 28, 2017 online edition of 5280, Denver Colorado’s Mile High Magazine. Colorado state lawmakers decided that physicians should be allowed to recommend medical marijuana in treating PTSD symptoms in adults, but also decided that there should be additional safeguards in place when it comes to allowing children under the age of 18 to be similarly treated. Although there are several forms of treatment for the disorder, […]

As stated in a 2016 SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) Data Sheet put out by the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), approximately 17,000 new spinal cord injury cases occur each year. It is estimated that up to 347,000 people live with a spinal cord injury today. Suffering a spinal cord injury can have devastating effects on a person’s quality of life. Those affected with this harsh injury are often plagued with a range of symptoms from pain and muscle spasms, known as spasticity, to insomnia and depression. The spinal cord is comprised of a bundle of nerves responsible for […]

Smoking moldy marijuana can be very dangerous and in extreme cases cause death. Those at the greatest risk are people with immune system issues, asthma, or respiratory conditions. Moldy marijuana is more common than many would expect and can occur when there is enough moisture for mold to breed on buds and leaves. Mold can thrive on buds that still contain moisture in them and are packaged, cured, or stored in air-tight containers, which create perfect conditions for mold growth. Our MMJ doctors in Colorado Springs want to help you keep your medical marijuana medically viable and not dangerous to […]

Nearly 75% of all Americans advocate the legalization of cannabis, at least for medical use. With all the debate and drama behind marijuana, the true benefits behind the plant are often overlooked. One little known fact about cannabis is that when consumed raw, it provides a host of nutritional benefits. Like other green leafy plants we eat, raw cannabis is filled with vital nutrients like fiber, iron, and calcium. It also contains essential fatty acids, is loaded with antioxidants, and contains every essential amino acid. And, like other green, leafy plants, raw cannabis is not psychoactive, meaning it does not […]

The future of cannabidiol (CBD) use in medicine looks promising. The non-addictive, non-toxic, and non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the marijuana plant, is being heavily researched in labs around the world for its potential medical benefits. Many strains have been bred for medical marijuana use that are very high in this cannabinoid. The chief medical officer of HelloMD wrote in an article about the compound called CBD: The Medicine of the Future, “…recent research has shown that cannabidiol may present more health benefits than any single manufactured drug that’s being prescribed today.” That is a bold claim, but one with a […]

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the question of whether marijuana should be used to manage the debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) including pain, tremors, and muscle spasms, is complex and not easily answered. Although more than 400,000 Americans suffer with MS, and many are turning to medical marijuana to ease their symptoms, there are side effects to be considered when contemplating the use of cannabis to treat MS. The Society supports the rights of people with MS to work with their health care providers to access medical marijuana in those states where it has been approved. There […]