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Cannabis and Depression
We all know someone who has been depressed, or perhaps you have experienced depression yourself. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Annually it affects around 7% of the population. According to research by the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is caused by a combination of biological, genetic, environmental and psychological factors. Depression is most common in young...
Cannabis and Anxiety
As cannabis continues to spread across the United States and the globe, we are starting to see it touted as a one size fits all cure for many diseases and conditions. Although cannabis can help people with different diseases and conditions, it is important to remain skeptical as new uses for these compounds are brought forward without any scientific backing to support them. One condition...
Cannabis and Insomnia
The cannabis plant is a miraculous plant that we continue to find new medical applications for every day. As these applications expand we are reminded of some of the more traditional applications that this plant has been used for. One of the most common, and the oldest uses of cannabis is to help with sleep. According to The National Sleep Foundation, 50 - 70 million...
Is Vaping Cannabis Oil Safe?
If you have been paying attention to the news recently you have probably heard about cannabis oil vaporizer related injuries and deaths. As of October 10th, 2019 there have been 1,080 vaporizer related injuries and 26 vaporizer related deaths. These are incredibly concerning statistics as we all thought vaporizing was supposed to be the healthier alternative to smoking, with limited health concerns. We are seeing...
Cannabis and Pain Management
People's interest in medical cannabis is growing by the day. Cannabis is being used by many people to increase their quality of life and help them to combat many of humanity’s most common ailments. Pain is an ailment that we will all face throughout our lives. Most people experience pain periodically, but for many people, pain is something they live with constantly. We currently live...
Why You Should Talk To Your Doctor About Cannabis
It’s no secret that Americans are the most over-prescribed population in the world. A 2016 study conducted by the Federal Government found that about 45% (119 million) of Americans over the age of 12 are taking some sort of prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, sedative or stimulant. This is a staggering statistic.
