There have been many claims through the ages that cannabis can alleviate chronic pain. But what does science say? In this post, 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 marijuana (MMJ) and pain relief is complex. Below, we’ll cover how cannabis can interact with the forces that cause pain. First, we’ll discuss how the medical community defines pain. Then, we’ll show how cannabis interacts with the body’s pain systems. Pain in a Medical Context On the surface, pain […]

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 deal with cancer. Medical marijuana’s possible cancer-fighting abilities are hotly contested. While cannabis has shown some promise against cancer, there’s also plenty of misinformation out there. In this post, our own Colorado Springs MMJ doctors will help separate fact from fiction with medical marijuana and […]

There will be new and exciting updates coming to the CDPHE website coming next November 17th. The CDPHE website is getting a whole new look. All information will still be available for patients, though more accessible and easy to find. For a preview of what the website will look like you can watch this video. The CDPHE is also looking for volunteers to provide feedback! They want your opinion on the new website changes. For those interested in participating in a focus group or interview you can fill out this form to be admitted. This is a great opportunity, patients […]

Photo by Joshua Lawton licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 With the onslaught of so much bad news lately, it’s refreshing to hear some good news for a change. Well, we’ve got it, and it’s big. Colorado Governor Jared Polis has received the OK from the state’s General Assembly to pardon thousands of cannabis possession convictions. According to House Bill 1424, the governor has the authority to issue mass pardons for people convicted of possessing up to two ounces of cannabis. This aligns with what the current legal limit is when it comes to how much cannabis those using it for […]

That necessity is the mother of invention is nothing less than the truth. The last few months of 2020 have been terrifying, thanks to the raging COVID 19 pandemic. But then, we have seen so many inventions that have kept us going down this bumpy road. Think about online meetings that we never used to have that frequently before. Now, how about telemedicine? You may have heard of sitting with your classmates as you study online or a company board holding their business meetings online. But then there is telemedicine, and it is fast becoming a big thing in the […]

While marijuana telemedicine is not technically allowed in Colorado, an exception has been made recently. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its related lockdown measures, Governor Jared Polis has signed executive orders that specifically allow cannabis telemedicine, albeit temporarily. Marijuana telemedicine was first allowed back in March 2020, with an extension recently made until August 25th. This means that citizens of Colorado who need to get cannabis will be able to get it as telemedicine. Benefits of Marijuana Telemedicine Both doctors and patients can be better protected when cannabis telehealth is taken advantage of. This is the best way to […]

For patients who use medical marijuana to manage everything from nausea associated with chemotherapy treatments to epilepsy or multiple sclerosis, the current quarantine and social distancing rules may get in the way of receiving regular healthcare. Even without these unique situations, telehealth services and online visits provide access to mmj doctors with more comfort and convenience. Benefits of Telemedicine for Cannabis Users For people with conditions helped with medical marijuana, telemedicine services provide more than the convenience of taking time off work or battling traffic on the way to the doctor’s office. Patient undergoing chemotherapy, for example, may experience considerable […]

With people unable to go out due to stay-at-home orders, telemedicine and telehealth visits have skyrocketed in popularity recently. When you read about the following benefits of telemedicine for medical marijuana, you will understand why. Safe Not only do telehealth visits reduce exposure to illnesses, they flat out eliminate it. Think of it a house call, without needing to meet with anyone physically. A medical marijuana telehealth visit is usually done through a secure live video meeting. You can be within the safety, privacy, and comfort of your home and speak with a licensed medical professional. Convenient Telemedicine makes doctor’s […]

Telemedicine appointments have been growing in popularity within the last few years as a replacement for in-person doctor visits. Now that COVID-19 has led to stay-at-home orders all over the country, this virtual form of healthcare has become even more widespread. Not only are telehealth visits an excellent form of delivering traditional healthcare, but they’re also a convenient way to obtain a medical marijuana card. Here are the biggest benefits of telemedicine appointments for obtaining a medical marijuana card: 1. Increased Access To Care Patients who live in rural areas with a limited number of medical marijuana doctors normally have […]

In the Summer of 2015, a small Colorado-based group of trail blazers in the medical cannabis space launched Telerecs.com, Colorado State’s first and only online medical marijuana evaluation platform. Popularity of the service soared. Patients were intrigued by the ease of access; especially those living far away from MMJ evaluation centers or those with debilitating conditions for whom it was difficult to get around in the first place. Each day, more and more patients were flocking to the platform with virtually zero advertising; word of mouth alone drove the popularity and immediately proved the concept that this completely unmet demand […]