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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. At the same time, we must continue to uplift and prioritize the needs of current patients, many of whom rely on medical cannabis to manage serious and chronic health conditions.

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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

Initially launched with the intention of providing compassionate care for patients with chronic conditions, the program is now struggling to maintain its foothold amid shifting industry dynamics. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions.

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CBD vs. THC: Medical Benefits and Key Differences

Miss Marijuana

CBD has a more subtle interaction, which is why it’s often used for things like anxiety or chronic pain relief without the mind-altering effects. THC) is federally legal, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury or chronic pain conditions, CBD might offer some relief.

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Ask The Green Nurse: Why Do People Use Medical Cannabis? Top 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Consider Plant Medicine

The Cannigma

From chronic pain and anxiety to PTSD, sleep disorders, and insomnia, medical cannabis works by engaging the endocannabinoid system (ECS)—the body’s internal regulatory network that maintains balance and homeostasis across various physiological systems. This allowed her to resume gentle movement and enjoy restorative, restful sleep.

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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

Cancer patients, folks with chronic pain, people suffering from conditions their doctors couldn’t fixthey all found their way to Rick’s door. In 2018, life threw Rick another curveball when he suffered a stroke. Can it help with other conditions? He’d been giving hope to people who had none left.

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Why Hundreds of UK Patients are Buying their Medical Cannabis Illegally

Veriheal

In theory, medical cannabis has been legal in the United Kingdom since 2018. For individuals with other conditions, such as chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, or fibromyalgia, patients must instead seek private prescriptions for medical cannabis through specialized clinics.

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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. This trend prioritizes recreational buyers at the expense of those using cannabis for essential medical purposes (The Guardian, 2018).