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Research Led By The Cannabis Center of Excellence
Cannabis research studies led by the Cannabis Center of Excellence span from public health impact to education to reduce substance abuse and more. The CCOE is involved in educational programs for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public. These programs disseminate research findings and provide evidence-based information on Can...
Submitted by Candy D. from Ontario, Canada
I am 38 years old. I am a musician, a content creator, a wife, and a mother.
I am from Ontario, Canada, and have been dealing with pain, grief, the MS hug, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, and migraines for many years.
I felt debilitated and not present in my life
I was struggling with chronic pain, deep grieving, inability to focus, and MS symp...
Submitted by Alex M. from Seattle, WA
Maybe my life sounds familiar. I’m over 50. I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety and PTSD for most of my life. I also had the whammy of postpartum depression.
Of course, I self-identified as anxious and depressed. I was triggered by all sorts of external realities.
But all that changed in 2020.
With the interruption in normal life that Covid-19 broug...
By: Mike Robinson, Global Cannabis Educator and Creator of ECS Balance Control
Have you ever wondered how our bodies handle the intense feeling of fear or manage the lingering sense of anxiety? The answer lies within an incredible system in our body known as the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is like a quiet conductor of an orchestra, ensuring that our bodies maintain a balance, or w...
By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach
The transition from military service to civilian life marks a profound chapter in the lives of veterans. This shift in life is filled with unique challenges and opportunities to start anew in a world they have fought to keep safe.
When soldiers depart from service, most are diagnosed with mental conditions such as post-traumatic stress...
Submitted by Angel J. from Utah
I am 51 years old from Utah. I had been dealing with nerve pain from my herniated discs touching my sciatic nerve for 9 years.
The challenges I was facing were constant pain shooting down my left leg and muscle spasms
At any given time of the day, that would tense and freeze my muscles from my calf and shin down to my Achilles tendon and feet. That Caused m...
Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
Debi and Alex, certified Cannabis educators, have an open and frank conversation to shed light on the intricacies of navigating societal stigmas surrounding Cannabis, the importance of self-advocacy, and the broader implications for healthcare professionals, educ...
Robert Head and Dr. Phillip Blair Discuss Medical Cannabis and The Effects on The Body To Enable Significantly Reducing Pills
Shared with the generous permission of Hemp for Victory.
In the latest episode of Cannabis Reality, we have a conversation with Dr. Philip Blair, who holds a degree from West Point and has retired from the Army as a Colonel. Dr. Blair has spent a decade researching th...
Submitted by Mandy K. from Pennsylvania
I'm 37 years old. I'm From Pennsylvania. I've been dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, bipolar, and multiple sclerosis.
The things I was dealing with when I started Cannabis were all mental issues
Depression that was so unreal I'd stay in bed for days at a time. I was anxious and could never relax; always felt as if something t...
Submitted by Stephie M. from Southern Ontario, Canada
I am 48 years old. I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. I have been treating the side effects of cancer treatment as well as the AFTER effects of cancer treatment with cannabis.
I have been consuming Cannabis medicine for the past six years
Over the last two years, I have pivoted my canna-clinical protocol and I am actively preventing ...
Submitted by Amy M. from Houston, TX
I am 46 years old. I am from Houston, TX, and a patient in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (our medical program).
I have been dealing with the symptoms of CPTSD since around the age of 7 or 8. They increased over the years, and I was diagnosed as Bipolar at 27.
Depression, Anxiety, Flashbacks, and More…
Most of my life I was severely depressed. I ...
By Kim Sarsons, Author and Cannabis Coach
Traditional approaches to healthcare often fall short, leaving behind feelings of frustration. Fortunately, there's a growing movement towards alternative approaches to wellness, including the use of Cannabis plant medicine and the power of creativity to support mental health. Cannabis has been used for centuries for its therapeutic properties, and tod...
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