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Schizophrenia is a mental illness affecting approximately 3.5 million Americans, three quarters of whom are between 16 and 25 years of age. This illness is marked by paranoid delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech patterns, catatonic behavior, and other symptoms. It has been discovered that CBD, cannabidiol, is a great treatment for schizophrenia. Studies show that fifty percent of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia have received no treatment whatsoever. Of those diagnosed, treatment and associated costs are estimated to be between $32.5 and $65 billion annually. The news is not all bad, however; studies indicate that 25% of those with schizophrenia recover completely, […]

Eating, vaping, smoking, applying topically; these are just a few of the ways that people can ingest cannabis, better known as marijuana. But, which is the most beneficial way to consume this multi-faceted hemp plant? This article seeks to uncover some of the ways that cannabis can be used, and the benefits these methods provide users. Medical professionals are increasingly touting the benefits of cannabis, which has been shown to help with everything from sleep and pain, to anxiety and nausea. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, a cannabis plant derivative, which is low in THC and high in CBD, offers relief for […]

As the use and acceptance of medical marijuana continues to become more widespread, new products and methods of consumption are being introduced. Microdosing is a consumption technique that is becoming increasingly popular among medical marijuana users due to the health benefits of microdosing cannabinoids. It involves taking low doses of cannabis throughout the day to allow the user to experience the natural pain relieving and anxiety relieving benefits of cannabinoids like CBD while avoiding the intoxicating effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which can interfere with daily life activities. This low dose marijuana consumption strategy is quickly becoming mainstream for several reasons […]

Joining a wave of global legalization encompassing countries such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, and 30 states in the US, the United Kingdom Home Office recently announced its legalization of cannabis products for medical purposes. The new ruling signals the UK’s acknowledgement that cannabis has potential medical use and will allow doctors to begin prescribing it to patients in need. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a report on findings regarding the medical benefits and safety of marijuana, concluding that cannabis is effective in the treatment efforts […]

Once thought to be a demon drug, marijuana is now almost thought of as a miracle cure for many health issues. Medical marijuana is a plant-based medicine from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica species with three major active compounds: THC, CBD, and CBN. With groups like the American Legion writing letters to President Trump advocating removing cannabis from the list of Schedule I controlled substances so that scientific medical research can be done that might support the use of marijuana in a medical environment, the tide of thought is turning, and medical marijuana is gaining acceptance in the minds […]

On June 25, 2018, the FDA made history by approving Epidiolex, a cannabinoid-based drug, for the treatment of epilepsy in children. As reported by Prevention Magazine, on their website, the FDA approved drug uses a purified form of cannabidiol (CBD) oil to treat two rare and severe forms of epilepsy occurring in pediatric patients ages two and older. In clinical trials, Epidiolex, the first cannabinoid approved by the FDA, was found to reduce seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and did not result in the harsh side effects of typical epilepsy drugs, which can include blurred vision, […]

Below are several links to articles and information found online to provide more guidance in the use of cannabis. 1. What Type of Cannabis Therapy Is Best for You? 2. Cannabis Dosing Guide 3. Beginner’s Guide to CBD                  

Research shows that Americans 50 years old and older today are 20 times more likely to use marijuana than people in that age bracket were three decades ago. The use rate of younger generations remained about the same across those thirty years. Researchers found people born prior to World War II very rarely used marijuana at any point, but among subsequent generations usage was significant, especially among Baby Boomers born from the late 1940’s through the early 1960’s. This is the generation who grew up using marijuana in their teen years, and as with many youthful habits, this habit dies […]

There is no denying America is currently struggling with an opioid epidemic which has been described as “the worst self-inflicted epidemic in the history of our country,” but research shows there is hope in the midst of the problem, and it comes from medical marijuana. Studies published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggest that legalizing marijuana could help turn the tide of the world’s worst opioid epidemic, as medical marijuana can be used to treat many health issues currently treated with opioids without the negative side effects of chronic opioid usage. University of Georgia Professor David Bradford, a lead […]

Patients that received their medical marijuana card (red card) in the past through the mail-in process will likely have their information already stored in the registry system. This means that when they now try to submit an application online at https://medicalmarijuana.colorado.gov they may receive a red error message saying social security number is already in use or similar. To correct this and get access to your account, please follow the steps outlined in this document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ifCzBYIihn1NJ-ElrJ0Z80aZ0FI1Znw5/view