Did you know an estimated 25.3 million American adults (11.2%) have pain every day, nearly 40 million adults (17.6%) experience severe levels of pain, and an estimated 126 million adults…
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Medical Cannabis States Have Lower Rates of Opioid-Related Hospitalization
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenThe Institute of Medicine estimates that as many as 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that has lasted longer than six months. Chronic…
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In my battle against breast cancer, I’ve chosen to take the road less traveled, and I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to see what cannabis can do.…
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Meet the Harvard Physician Blazing New Trails in Medical Cannabis
by Gregory Fryeby Gregory FryeJordan Tishler, MD, is one of those physicians who will spend an hour with a patient. This hour is actually part of his onboarding process: getting curious about the patient’s medical…
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The Special Cannabinoid That Can Help Fight Type 2 Diabetes
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenNobody wants to develop diabetes, but it happens all the time and is becoming more prevalent in our society. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, comprising almost 95…
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Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical cannabis recommendations. Given the harsh side effects and addictive potential of prescription painkillers, conventional pain management options can seem…
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5 Reasons Why Medical Cannabis Programs Are Still Needed After Legalization
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenCannabis legalization is a good thing. Although, unfortunately, the rise of legalization has resulted in medical cannabis programs being rolled back. That has certainly been the case in Washington and…
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Higher Education: Bridging the Clinical Gap in Medical Cannabis
by Gaurav Dubeyby Gaurav DubeyCannabis use continues to rise across the United States and the world at large. As 31 states and the District of Columbia have implemented medical cannabis programs, cannabis and its…
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Here’s a depressing statistic: nearly 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Roughly half of these people are also being diagnosed with anxiety. All human beings feel sadness, worry, and…