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How Many Prescriptions Can Be Replaced by Cannabis?
In the US, we’ve seen a marked drop in opioid overdoses in legal states, prodding the question of whether patients are replacing their prescription medicines with cannabis. Recent survey data collected from patients enrolled in Canada’s MMPR program indicates this may be more than just a correlation. ed by researchers Philippe Lucas and Zach Walsh, this investigation surveyed 271 patients purchasing medical cannabis from Canadian LP Tilray (which, like Leafly, is owned by Privateer Holdings). Seeking to understand who is using medical marijuana and why, they discovered some staggering statistics pertaining to substitution–63% of respondents reported using cannabis in place of prescription medications. Breaking down the results by drug classes, Lucas and Walsh found that: 30% of respondents...
Does Smoking Cannabis Give You High Blood Pressure?
Story Originally Posted On HERB.com Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by prolonged high blood pressure levels. These high blood pressure levels mean that the force exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls is high, thus making the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. Ongoing stress, diet, kidney disease and weight are all factors that contribute to prehypertension and hypertension. Considering the prevalence of high blood pressure (one in three adults), many are wondering what the effects of cannabis are on this common condition. Cannabis use and high blood pressure Photo credit Smoking of any kind is discouraged by medical experts when it comes to managing blood pressure levels. Of course, cigarettes and tobacco account for most often cautioned ag...
Why the Elderly are Turning to Marijuana for Treatment
We’ve come a long way since Nancy Reagan’s “War on Drugs” campaign. Though the messages about the perils of drug use were easily received then (at least by most), the dawning of the internet and easily-accessible information has made it more difficult to convince people to “just say no.” People want information, scientific studies and other evidence to back up claims, and they’re sharing their newly acquired knowledge with the simple click of a button. This, of course, is great news for the marijuana movement thanks to the abundance of information about cannabis and its amazing therapeutic potential. Such news is especially promising considering the recent rise in senior cannabis use because they are the demographic who can benefit from it most. In fact, there are many ways cannabis therap...
Old Dog, New Spliffs: Senior Citizens Get Schooled on Cannabis
Senior citizens make up one of the fastest-growing demographics of cannabis consumers. Unfortunately, seniors are often uneducated about the advances in marijuana over the last few decades. So instead of creating a podcast or YouTube video, a team of cannabis professionals have joined with a senior living facility to bring higher learning to its residents and other interested people. Infused-tablet company Stratos and medical-marijuana evaluation clinic Holos Health have been hosting a series of Cannabis 101 classes at Balfour Senior Living residences, traveling to the Balfour facilities in Louisville and Denver to teach senior citizens about how cannabis can help their age-related ailments. “We all know about the munchies,” Dr. Joe Cohen told the crowd as they settled in at Ba...
List of Qualifying Health Conditions For Medical Marijuana In Each State
The majority of states in the U.S. now allow for some form of medical marijuana. Each state has different guidelines and rules. In particular, qualifying health conditions for medical marijuana vary from state to state. Patients with one of these conditions can work with a doctor to get the necessary approval to buy and use medical cannabis. Here are the qualifying health conditions in medical marijuana states. The Complete List Of Qualifying Health Conditions For Medical Marijuana In Every State (Alphabetically) Alabama Alabama has very narrow medical marijuana laws. The state only allows CBD products. Qualifying health conditions include: Debilitating epilepsy Alaska Alaska allows medical and recreational weed. Here are the health conditions that qualify for medical marijuana in Alaska: ...
Everything You Need to Know About Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol (CBD) came out to the world in a big way after this simple plant chemical stopped an epileptic seizure in its tracks on U.S. national television. In the time since, many enthusiasts have realized that this miracle compound can stop spasms, calm anxiety, and soothe those in chronic pain. But, what is CBD and how does it work? How is it different from THC? To help you become more familiar with the cannabinoid here is everything you need to know about CBD. What is cannabidiol (CBD)? Photo credit Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most prevalent chemical compounds in the cannabis plant. Unlike the more famous molecule, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is completely nonpsychoactive. Don’t expect to get “high” off of this organic chemical, however. CBD is all relaxation without intoxica...
State Excise to stop confiscating legal CBD oil products in stores
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – They pulled thousands of CBD products off store shelves, but now State Excise officers are changing their tune. Our news gathering partners at the IndyStar discovered State Excise Police had confiscated more than 3,000 cannabidiol products from nearly 60 stores during a five-week span. This happened as a new state law went into effect, legalizing CBD products with less than 0.3 % THC for people suffering from epilepsy. But the items taken by State Excise officers did not have any THC at all. After further investigation, the agency says it will now stop. A spokeswoman sent this statement to FOX59: “After a review of the situation, the Indiana State Excise Police will not confiscate CBD oil products from stores unless the products clearly violate Indiana law. We wi...
CBD Oil and Autism – More Studies on Cannabidiol
Autism is a very complex disorder, more precisely a spectrum of disorders because it includes a variety of disorders that affect the development of the brain at the same time. While autism affects each patient individually, almost all patients have a few symptoms in common. These are difficulties in communication, difficulties in interacting with other people, and the development of repetitive behaviors, sometimes these behaviors being negative and self-injurious. In this article, we deal with CBD Oil and Autism. It is worth mentioning that not all children affected by autism have intellectual difficulties, as they are just a part of the group suffering from this sum of conditions. There are autistic children that have brains functioning at high levels, excelling in domains like math, musi...
