Medical Conditions

The Truth About the Sunset Clause and What It Means for You

January 8, 2019 | Deb Tharp

You may have heard recently that a nasty state deadline is approaching for cannabis collectives in the Golden State. It’s true. This deadline, the Sunset Clause, marks the end of California’s leniency toward unlicensed cannabis collectives. It’s also true that a lot will change on this date, but there are rumors causing confusion […]

MARIJUANA LAWS | 5 MIN READ

Patient Condition Guide: Cannabis and Fibromyalgia

October 9, 2018 | Brian Pietrus

You wince in pain when a light breeze hits your neck or the fabric from loose clothing brushes against your leg. No matter how much you sleep, you wake up feeling exhausted – sometimes your skin feels like it’s sunburned and other times you feel a deep, debilitating ache that makes the smallest tasks […]

MEDICAL CONDITIONS | 4 MIN READ

Patient Condition Guide: Cannabis and Seizure Disorders (Epileptic & Non-Epileptic)

October 6, 2018 | Brian Pietrus

Imagine walking down the aisle of your local grocery store comparing cereal boxes when you suddenly see bright, flashing lights everywhere. You try to look away but feel like you’re spinning in circles, causing a sour stomach. As you come to, you’re surrounded by bystanders who watch an EMT race you to the ambulance […]

MEDICAL CONDITIONS | 6 MIN READ

Patient Condition Guide: Cannabis and Chronic Pain

September 30, 2018 | Brian Pietrus

Any time you touch a hot frying pan, stub your toe or experience any other painful sensation, your body sends messages through your nervous system between the brain and the injured appendage. The ability to feel pain is vital to our survival; it’s why we learn at a young age to recoil from […]

MEDICAL CONDITIONS | 5 MIN READ

New Research Shows How CBD May Kill Breast Cancer Cells

September 25, 2018 | Lauren Steinheimer

We’ve heard that cannabidiol (CBD) benefits cancer patients in many ways. The second-most prominent cannabinoid in cannabis sativa has been shown to reduce pain, shrink tumors, and relieve symptoms of chemotherapy. While previous research suggests that CBD prevents the growth of cancerous tumors by promoting apoptosis, or programmed cell death, we’re only just beginning […]

MEDICAL CONDITIONS | 5 MIN READ

Patient Condition Guide: Cannabis and Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD)

September 11, 2018 | Brian Pietrus

Imagine planning your day around a restroom. The painful, urgent need to have a bowel movement can come at any time, seemingly out of nowhere. It can have a detrimental impact on your work and social life. Bloody stool may cause alarm, and at times the painful complications of this condition may even cause […]

NEW PATIENT GUIDES | 4 MIN READ

Patient Condition Guide: Cannabis and Migraines

September 6, 2018 | Brian Pietrus

The lights in your apartment or office feel as intense as spotlights. You can’t look at your computer screen or TV. Even your smartphone seems blindingly bright. You sit quietly in the dark and try to remain calm, but can still feel your temples throbbing. Keeping your eyes closed and taking an over-the-counter […]

NEW PATIENT GUIDES | 5 MIN READ

Patient Condition Guide: Cannabis and PTSD

September 4, 2018 | Brian Pietrus

Imagine walking around your neighborhood on a warm, sunny afternoon. Without warning, a firecracker shoots off. Logically you know it’s just a harmless bang, but it sounds enough like gunfire that you involuntarily duck for cover. If you have a history of trauma, you might experience vivid flashbacks of a time under duress, seeing […]

NEW PATIENT GUIDES | 5 MIN READ

Cannabis Can Help Your Arthritic Canine

August 26, 2018 | Lauren Steinheimer

Dogs are more than pets. They’re beloved four-legged family members who depend on you for everything from breakfast to belly rubs just like your kids. That’s why it’s so devastating to watch yours suffer from a painful condition like osteoarthritis (OA). But with the June 2018 approval of the first pharmaceutical grade cannabidiol […]

CANNABIS | 4 MIN READ