While we have seen decreasing rates of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy over the last few decades, the use of cannabis during pregnancy is on the rise. Qualitative studies indicate that pregnant women report using cannabis to manage a range of psychological symptoms, including anxiety and depression. Given that the COVID-19 pandemic has led… Read More »
Cannabis comes with a rejuvenation touch and is also used for recreational purposes, stress relief, and much more. This compound comes in various by-products like oil, capsules, and other edibles. The cannabinoid has a very powerful variant known as cannabidiol which exhibits health properties. The oil’s health attributes help in reducing inflammation and helps in… Read More »
The American Medical Association (AMA) has become unmoored in history, seemingly unaware that both racism and the war on drugs are no longer tolerated by society. A confluence of recent activities and events having to do with their stance on medical cannabis puts them in a poor light and throws into question whether doctors —… Read More »
With more and more states legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, new products are coming onto the market in a frenzy. One particular kind is called Delta 8 THC. It is technically legal (more on that later) and it’s somewhat of a gray area in the world of recreational marijuana. The flower of Delta 8… Read More »
We continue to see more and more women of reproductive age using marijuana in various forms. While marijuana is viewed by some as a safe alternative for the treatment of various maladies associated with pregnancy, including morning sickness and postpartum depression, there is no data to support the use of marijuana for the management of… Read More »
Two weeks ago, my piece, “Cannabinoids are medicine, but patients aren’t getting the care they need,” was published. Since that time, I’ve heard from quite a few physicians who admitted that they did not know card-mills existed or, if they did, how they were different from Cannabis Specialist Physicians. From their collective perspective, pot was… Read More »