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
Views may be changing regarding marijuana delivery. Colorado’s largest city and third largest city are now officially considering adding new legislation that will allow recreational marijuana to be delivered to consumers. With these new laws, residents of Denver and Aurora may soon gain access to recreational marijuana with just a few clicks or taps on … Read more
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday, December 4, that decriminalizes marijuana on a federal level. The bill would remove federal penalties on marijuana, and erase cannabis-related criminal offenses. The vote wasn’t surprising and largely followed party lines, with 228-164 votes. Only six Democrats voted no, while five Republicans and an independent member … Read more
The 2020 election did not only cement the national pivot away from Trump’s politics, but it opened the door for novel marijuana legislation in numerous states. With Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota’s passing bills to legalize adult-use marijuana, American citizens across the political spectrum are ready to say goodbye to the prohibitionist … Read more
Voters Across the Country are Changing their Views on Marijuana Not only did the 2020 election mark a stark political shift, but it also had a significant impact on the future of recreational and medical marijuana legalization. Joe Biden emerged as the winner of a divisive election cycle, and another popular vote on the ballots … Read more
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. … Read more