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Submitted by Jabria C. from Richmond, VA
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I am 30 years old, from Richmond, VA, and have been dealing with ADHD pretty much my whole life but especially for the past 10 years.
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The inability to follow through on tasks led to self-judgment and a sense of being broken
I found myself unable to focus on tasks, constantly getting distracted, and jumping from one thing to another without completi...
Submitted by Tara B. from Agoura Hills/Malibu, California
My daughter was 21 years old when this story occurred a few years ago, residing in Agoura Hills/Malibu, California, which thankfully offers unencumbered access to Cannabis. Autism and epilepsy were diagnosed in 2005, causing seizures, tics, mood regulation issues, cyclical vomiting, sensory overload, irregular menstrual cycle (possible PCO...
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I'm a 49-year-old professor, herbalist, and retired nurse residing in Southern Oregon. In 2012, after suffering a complex health collapse, my list of diagnoses included autoimmune Lupus. My symptoms of Lupus included chronic renal failure, fatigue, brain fog, with joint inflammation and pain.
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My ability to function was severely impaired due to the severity of my symptoms
In 2013 my physici...
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I am 41 years old. I am from Amelia, Virginia currently reside in Greensboro, NC. I have been dealing with chronic pain and anxiety for over ten years.
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My anxiety was the culprit for my chronic pain
The challenges I was facing were anxiety, depression, and insomnia which caused me to feel depressed, hopeless, sad, miserable, and in pain. The pain would start at the base of my skull and rad...
I am Buz L. 72 years Young! Living in North Florida using Cannabis as my medicine for 6 years.
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Conditions and symptoms I treat with Cannabis are wide-ranging
Stemming from a history of multiple back surgeries due to childhood accidents—breaking three vertebrae in my neck at age 6 and three more in my lower back at 21.
My journey has been intertwined with challenges including anxiety, persist...
Submitted by Terese B. from Nelson, BC, Canada
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I am 50 years old from Nelson, BC Canada. I took my first puff of Cannabis at age 36.
I have been living with chronic illnesses, including Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for the past 15 years.
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I felt like I was hardly keeping it all together
I struggled daily with symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, f...
By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach
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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 Lamont T. from Richmond, Virginia
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I am a 49-year-old retired Army combat veteran. I am from Richmond, Virginia and I have been dealing with chronic pain for over twenty years.
December 2004 while serving in Iraq, I was in a military vehicle accident involving a M984 HEMTT WRECKER in which the driver hit an embankment. Luckily, I was wearing my Kevlar and vest when I was thrown in...
Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
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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...
By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator
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There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no longer is simply that Cannabis has no merit or is an entrance drug, but that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD, is ALL you need for health, wellness, and other ailments which is not totally true.
While CBD is a wonderful, major cannabinoid and something I take daily, other cannabinoids...
By Miyabe Shields, Ph.D.
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The first time I inhaled that sweet cheeba was the first time I felt like my life could possibly, just maybe, with a lot of effort (and with a lot of weed), be doable. The quieting of my mind, the warmth from laughing until I cried, and the way the In N’ Out fries exploded in my cheeks left a lasting impression. But paired with that joyous experience was the gut-clench...
Submitted by Bryan C. from Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada
THC, CBD and all related cannabinoids have greatly improved my overall wellness. I currently suffer severe anxiety from clinical depression as well as a herniated disk in my lower spine which will be surgically addressed soon.
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It is wonderful to be alive
Cannabis improved my overall wellness in my journey from suicidal ideation to act...
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