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Cannabis And Pain Management: Is Alternative Plant Medicine Becoming The New Norm?
As time goes on, alternative plant medicine, such as cannabis, are slowly changing the way pain management is viewed and executed. Did you know that in 2019, chronic pain impacted one-third of the U.S. population? This number continues to…
Colombia Will Cover Cannabis Medical Products Within Their Health Insurance Systems
Legal cannabis is gaining momentum in Latin America for its wide range of applications within the medical sector. Colombia just became one of a growing group of countries in which the healthcare system covers cannabis products. Khiron Life…
What This NSW Dad-of-Six Wants You To Know About Medical Marijuana
A NSW dad who became addicted to painkillers has opened up about how switching to medical marijuana changed his life. Matthew Sieders began taking pain medication after injuring himself at work last year. The 36-year-old was installing…
“Buried by Puppies Licking Your Face” (Canadian Firms Champion MDMA for PTSD)
CANNABIS CULTURE - Numinus Wellness Inc. and Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC) have teamed up to petition Health Canada for approval to begin a trial using MDMA to treat PTSD. If…
3 Science-Backed Benefits Of CBD Oil And How To Use It Safely
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a type of chemical found in the same plant that produces marijuana. CBD is different from marijuana though, and will not make you "high." That's because it does not contain the main psychoactive compound in cannabis,…
Women Are More Likely To Swap Prescribed Medication For Medical Cannabis, Study Finds
Increased medical knowledge and changes in social norms have meant that over the last decade attitudes towards medical cannabis have changed exponentially. After speaking to clinicians and patients studies have concluded that while it may…
Does CBD Help With Nausea? Here’s What Experts Have to Say
Feeling nauseated is one of the ickiest feelings in the world. Upset stomachs, throwing up, digestive issues — I would be happy if I never had to experience those again. If you have nausea caused by side effects of another treatment (like…
In Honor of Veterans Day, We Asked Members of Oregon’s Canna-Vet Community How Weed Has Helped Them…
"My viewpoint on cannabis did a complete 180 after leaving the Marine Corps, where it was completely forbidden. For me the most significant impact was seeing the positive effect that it was having on so many of my colleagues." Cannabis is…
How Do I Change Someone’s Mind About Cannabis?
My cousin chose to medicate his terminal cancer with cannabis. In response, his mother chose to call the police. Despite medical cannabis not yet having been enacted in New York at the time, the officers left soon after they arrived without…
Disabled Army Vet In Madera Needs Medical Marijuana For Pain, But Cannot Easily Get It
As a fully disabled Army veteran, managing my pain is always a challenge. After being medically discharged in 2013 due to a spinal and traumatic brain injury, I’ve experienced three spinal surgeries, three knee surgeries, and countless…
