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Up to now, dispensaries and other marijuana businesses have not had an easy time when it comes to banking, being limited to relying on a small handful of financial institutions or turning to a strictly cash only format. That’s all about to change, however, with the Secure and Fair Enforcement (S.A.F.E.) Banking Act of 2019, officially known as H.R. 1595. This bill offers protection to anyone involved in the cannabis industry, both banks and businesses. Dispensary owners will now have access to traditional banking services including loans and lines of credit, and banks are protected from prosecution for handling monies […]

When you are a first time medical marijuana patient it can be daunting to know what to ask for in a dispensary. The myriad of different terms familiar to a seasoned marijuana user might seem like a foreign language to you, and it can be confusing to sort out all the pertinent terminology. We understand, and that’s why our medical marijuana doctors in Colorado Springs compiled a list of common terms and their meanings to help you find your way in this new and exciting field. Glossary of Marijuana Terms Let’s start with cannabinoids. What are they and what do […]

Cannabis treatment for headaches is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. You have probably experienced a headache at some point in your life, as headaches are a common complaint among people of all ages. In fact, according to a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, tension headaches affect 40% of the U.S. population each year, and severe headaches known as migraines affect 6% of men and 18% of women. But these two types of headaches are not the only ones, there are several different classes of headaches, and marijuana is currently one of […]

What is REM Sleep? There are five stages of sleep, four of which are NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep, and one of which is REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. The four stages of NREM sleep are: Light sleep – easily interrupted, usually lasts 1-7 minutes Deeper sleep – more difficult to wake from, usually lasts 10-25 minutes Slow-wave sleep – usually occurring during the first third of the night Slow-wave sleep – most difficult to wake from, lasts 20-40 minutes REM sleep – dream activity, increased heart rate, rapid, irregular breathing patterns These five stages of sleep last for different […]

Medical Marijuana and Anesthesia The therapeutic properties of medical marijuana are becoming more well-known every day, thanks in large part to increasing legalization worldwide. However, with increased legalization and increased consumer use comes new questions about combining medical marijuana with other forms of medication such as anesthesia. While the use of cannabis can help relieve anxiety, stress, depression, and other symptoms, medical professionals are discovering that the combination of MMJ and anesthesia may affect how patients respond on the operating table and their recovery time after surgery. Doctors and nurses are concerned that patients may be hesitant to divulge their […]

Doorstep medical marijuana delivery service will soon be a reality for thousands of medical marijuana patients in the state of Colorado. Proponents are excited about House Bill 1234 taking effect, but the bill was not passed without controversy. Lawmakers in the state Senate passed the measure on May 1, 2019, just before the session closed on May 3rd, but Governor Jared Polis still needs to sign it. If signed into law, medical marijuana delivery could start by the beginning of 2020 and recreational marijuana users can look forward to deliveries in 2021. Delivery by third-party drivers and online ordering will […]

Colorado dispensaries are having a record year in sales and profits, and although it’s still in the first half of the year, the combined $244.3 million in retail sales logged during the first two months of 2019 topped the same period of sales in 2018 by around $14 million. As laws and restrictions relax and competition between cannabis retailers grows, mature markets are seeing the number of stores in their areas grow exponentially. Many markets have experienced such rapid growth that the relative density of marijuana shops has surpassed that of coffee mega-retailer Starbucks. Denver, Colorado and Portland, Oregon are […]

Doctors and patients all over Colorado are excited about a new Colorado medical marijuana law that may help reduce opioid use. The recently passed Senate Bill 13, which expands the list of medical conditions which qualify for medical marijuana prescriptions, allows medical providers to prescribe medical marijuana rather than opioids for debilitating chronic and painful medical conditions. The bill was signed by Governor Jared Polis in May of 2019, with the House voting 47-16, and the Senate voting 33-2. During the bill signing, Gov. Polis remarked, “Colorado loses a community member to drug overdose roughly every nine hours, with opioids […]

There are many reasons to get a medical marijuana card. As the body of research continues to grow, more scientific proof becomes available to the general public regarding the benefits of using medical marijuana for a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to: Cancer Chronic Pain Epilepsy PTSD Eating DEisorders Insomnia Migraines Fibromyalgia People who suffer from the above medical conditions have found real help with and relief from their debilitating symptoms, ranging from pain to fatigue, a lack of appetite to seizures, and a wide range of other physical and mental conditions. As a natural medicine, marijuana […]

Medical marijuana legalization has come a long way in a very short amount of time, but cannabis use in hospitals is a different matter. Although the world is rapidly learning of the true healing benefits of the cannabis plant, and the social stigma is dissipating daily, hospital drug policy has not kept pace with popular opinion. Currently, medical cannabis patients are prohibited from using cannabis in a hospital setting, even in states with established medical cannabis programs. This is difficult for many people to understand, especially if they are currently seeing positive results of using medical marijuana, as is the […]