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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Without proper guidance, Martin chose a product that wasn’t suitable for his condition, which ultimately worsened his anxiety.

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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

The science on the topic paints a similarly conflicted picture: Some studies suggest that cannabis, particularly THC, can negatively impact focus. In fact, one 2004 study found that chronic cannabis users had reduced levels of focus without cannabis, which normalized after consuming cannabis again. Does cannabis impact memory?

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Usually, the diagnosis involves excluding conditions like parasitic infections, lactose intolerance tests and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth which all produce symptoms like IBS. Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

Greencamp

Examples include pneumonia, cancers, tuberculosis, chronic diarrhea, and inflammation-based conditions such as meningitis and encephalitis. Depending on what type of cell it is, but also the type of condition a person is struggling with, these factors determine the way how will a specific cell react to cannabinoids. 2016 ( 3 ).

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Webinar 9 December: Ethics, Safety, and Abuse in Psychedelic Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

Join Chacruna and mental health experts and activists, Allison Feduccia, PhD, Vilmarie Fraguada Narloch, PsyD, Kylea Taylor, MS, LMFT, and Emma Knighton, MA, LMHC, to discuss topics around standards of care and accountability for practitioners in the psychedelic-therapy space, addressing issues of power, hierarchy, and abuse.

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Montana Legalizes Recreational Cannabis – But When Can Users Get It?

Veriheal

Like most recreational states preceding Montana in the move towards legalization, the state has had an existing medical marijuana (MMJ) program in place since 2004. Montana’s House Bill 701 has been signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte, making Big Sky Country the 16th state to legalize cannabis for recreational adult consumption.

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New York Takes Another Step Closer To Adult-Use Cannabis: OCM Releases Draft Rules On Packaging And Marketing

Cannabis Law Report

Further, the package and any marketing layer shall include: List of all ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight in the cannabis product; A separate list in bold of any major allergens outlined in the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, Title 21, as it relates to Food and Drugs, of the U.S.