Getting Back to NORML: How to Get Involved
As of 2021, 17 states across the US have passed laws protecting their citizens’ right to consume cannabis. Furthermore, more than 30 states have legalized medical cannabis. That’s a huge milestone. It’s one of the reasons we have medical marijuana dispensaries in Maryland in the first place. While there are varied reasons for cannabis’ growing […]
Distillate vs CO2: What You Need to Know
What is the difference between distillate and CO2 concentrates? Here, you’ll learn what the two are, the difference between them, what each process involves, and also some brief background on the distillation process in other industries. Distillate vs CO2: What is Distillate? In general, the process of distillation involves boiling a mixture or combined substance […]
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 […]
Most Medical Cannabis is Used as Pain Relief
For people who depend on cannabis to live a high-quality life, it will come as no surprise that the most common reason Americans use this plant is to treat pain. A new study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan looked at cannabis use as a treatment for a long list […]
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 […]
The Best Medical Marijuana Strain for Pain and Anxiety
Many patients want to know what the best medical marijuana strain for pain and anxiety is. The truth is, there’s no magic bullet! Let’s explain.