Potent Pain-Relief: Exercising While High
While cannabis is commonly associated with a lack of energy and lethargic attitude, more cannabis consumers than ever before are exercising while high. As a potent reliever of pain, many exercise enthusiasts actually find that cannabis can help to dull some of the discomfort associated with the typical workout regimen, making it easier to exercise […]
Finding The Right Cannabis Strain And Consumption Method
If you’ve recently decided to take advantage of all the benefits of medical cannabis, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the variety of strains and methods of consumption. While it can seem confusing at first, it gets easier once you know the basics. In this article, we’ll go over finding the right cannabis strain and […]
Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Investigates Whether Cannabis is Effective Against Opioid Addiction
We all know our country is struggling to find ways to battle the destructive opioid epidemic. The state of Maryland is facing its own battle with over 49,000 residents suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). With over 30 states now on-bored with medical or recreational cannabis, some are considering it as a possible treatment for […]
What Patients Should Know About Cannabis for Palliative Care
The role that cannabis can play in managing or treating a variety of conditions or symptoms is becoming clearer every day. With the rapid progress of legalization in the country, new and more effective products are being developed to alleviate pain and suffering. While more research must be done before cannabis can be definitively linked […]
MMCC Celebrates 1 Year, Plus Medical Cannabis Changes You Need to Know
The Maryland medical cannabis program has grown in leaps and bounds since its start on December 1, 2017. At that time, less than 18,000 patients were registered and only eight dispensaries were open. The Maryland market now counts nearly 52,000 patients going to 71 dispensaries. Because of this expansion of patients and dispensaries, Maryland’s medical […]
Glaucoma and Marijuana: Is Cannabis an Effective Treatment?
Over 3 million Americans — most of whom are over age 40 — live with Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a degenerative disease that progressively degrades the cranial nerves. The disease can cause severe damage to one’s vision and is one of the most common causes of blindness not only in the U.S. but in the world. […]
Is Cannabis a Viable Cachexia Treatment?
Up to one-third of cancer deaths can be attributed to a condition called cachexia, a devastating wasting syndrome that causes weight loss and pain for patients and their families. While cachexia occurs with many types of cancer, it can also develop in patients with other late-stage forms of diseases like heart failure, kidney disease, and HIV/AIDS to name a few.