Cannabis and Your Body: The Endocannabinoid System Explained
If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance you already know about the healing power of cannabis—about how a plant medicine can deliver gentle, potent, and above all sustainable relief from a long list of chronic symptoms and conditions. But have you ever stopped to wonder how and why cannabis is so effective? For […]
Is There A Difference Between Hemp CBD And Cannabis CBD?
CBD is commonly associated with cannabis, but most CBD products are actually extracted from hemp plants. There are many similarities between the hemp and cannabis plants, and there are also some important differences. As a result, the hemp CBD vs cannabis CBD question tends to pop up from time to time. Surprisingly though, the CBD extracted […]
High CBD Strains: When They May Be Right For You
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you know that we’re big on CBD, the second most prevalent cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. While recent research suggests that it might not be as medically active as THC—the cannabinoid associated with the cannabis plant’s “high”—that’s not to say it’s not working on our behalf. Both […]
How Does CBD Make you Feel?
You’ve probably heard about Charlotte. She’s the little girl from Colorado who has Dravet’s Syndrome and went from suffering hundreds of seizures per week to just one when her parents tried treating her with cannabidiol (CBD). Since her success, the popularity of this cannabinoid has skyrocketed. But how does CBD make you feel? Perhaps you […]
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 […]
Can Cannabis Help With Brain Trauma?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects 1.7 million people in the US every year and is one of the leading causes of death in young people. TBI is usually triggered by concussions from things like falls, car accidents, and violent sports like football. Many who survive head injuries end up with permanent neurological and behavioral impairment, […]
The Latest on Cannabis for Depression
We can all agree that one of the most popular reasons people use cannabis is because it makes them feel good. Even the phrase “getting high” refers to its ability to uplift our mental state. But can cannabis be used clinically to treat depression? In this article, we’ll break down the use of medical cannabis […]
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 […]