02/21/2024
Cymbalta is a drug used for several purposes, including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain—conditions that also appear on many state lists of approved uses for medical marijuana. Patients who have been prescribed Cymbalta may have questions like whether the drug can be taken alongsi Read More
08/23/2023
Chronic pain is a condition characterized by excessive pain that persists beyond average levels of discomfort. Although it is common to feel pain immediately after an injury, chronic pain lasts for longer durations of time. Chronic pain may not occur because of an injury or disease, but in Read More
06/21/2022
If you're reading this, you’re probably familiar with the medicinal or therapeutic benefits of marijuana. Widely heralded as a miracle medicine by many, the plant has properties that can improve many physical and mental health symptoms. With the legalization of cannabis for medicina Read More
06/17/2019
Seniors are the fastest growing demographic for medical cannabis, according to a recent University of Colorado study. But the trend isn’t as unusual as it might sound. Many people in this age group deal with issues such as joint inflammation, chronic pain, insomnia, muscle spasms, decrea Read More
05/17/2019
Marijuana consists of many different compounds that work together to relieve symptoms. You can isolate these compounds, known as cannabinoids, to experience one specific component’s effects. One compound commonly used by medical marijuana patients is cannabidiol (CBD). Learn why patients Read More
05/04/2019
See the full infographic For relief from symptoms that prescription medication and other therapies can’t control, some form of medical marijuana is an option in 35 states. To obtain it, you’ll need to be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. Here are 10 ailments treatab Read More
04/22/2019
The most common type of chronic pain is musculoskeletal pain, especially in the joints and back. And the most common cause of joint pain is arthritis, which affects more than 50 million adults in the U.S. It limits physical activity and is a leading cause of disability. The most common sit Read More
12/20/2018
For patients dealing with physically and mentally debilitating effects of phantom pain, medical cannabis offers real relief. Phantom pain can impact a person's quality of life, and it affects around 50 to 80 percent of all amputees. Fortunately, medical cannabis can mean relief from th Read More
12/10/2018
Cannabis has long been used to treat a variety of ailments from chronic pain to inflammation to headaches. However, there’s far more to using marijuana for pain relief than sparking up a joint and going about your day. When it comes to maximizing the benefits of cannabis, you should cons Read More
02/10/2018
Medical marijuana is a highly effective medicine for chronic pain as well as a wide variety of other ailments, from epilepsy to severe nausea. But with seemingly endless strains to choose from, how do you know what the best strain is for pain? Indica vs. Sativa for Chronic Pain To understa Read More
