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By Dr. Michele Ross
This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024
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With the U.S. still healing from the worst of the opioid crisis, people are searching for a pain-relief alternative. This chapter explains why that alternative is Cannabis for so many.
By now, it’s no secret how destructive the opioid epidemic has been, as the over-prescribing of pharmaceutical medications led to many addi...
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By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team
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What if the solution to the world’s opioid crisis has been growing under our noses all along?
The opioid epidemic has left millions reeling ...from patients trapped in cycles of dependency to grieving families, overwhelmed providers, and a broken healthcare system grasping for safer solutions. But a growing body of evidence suggests that medical Ca...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
The conversation around chronic pain and prescription opioids demands nuance. For too long, patients have been forced to choose between inadequate relief and life-altering risks. As research evolves, medical Cannabis emerges, not as a cure-all, but as a credible, patient-centered tool for reducing harm. It’s time to listen closely to both...
Submitted by Angie L. from Kansas City, Missouri
I am 55 years old. I am from Kansas City, Missouri and I have been dealing with Crohn's Disease for over 25 years.
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I was struggling with constant pain, anxiety, and sleepless nights
It felt like everything was spiraling out of control. My body, my bowels, my life… I didn’t feel like myself anymore.
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Before I started using CBD, I wasn't leav...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
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For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.
Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...
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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis NewsletterÂ
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Hey there, let’s talk about something real!
How many times have you walked into a doctor’s office, explained what’s going on with your body, and then left, feeling unheard? Like your symptoms were brushed off, your concerns dismissed, and you were handed a prescription and matter of factly told...
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By Marcie Cooper MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, ADS, GHNA, Sacred Passage Doula and Conscious Dying Coach
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Hello 2025. I can’t believe we haven’t made more progress than this. I’ve been a hospice nurse since 2007 and a Cannabis nurse since 2011. A decade ago, in 2014, I sent an email to representatives in my home state of Tennessee, advocating for medical Cannabis. I recently found that email whi...
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Hemp for Victory presents Prescriptions vs Cannabis: A Veterans Choice. Virtual panel discussion.
Shared with the generous permission of Hemp for Victory.Â
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening if these topics ar...
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Let's Talk Cannabis Podcast Hosted by: Sherry Bennett and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Barb MainvilleÂ
Shared with the generous permission of Let's Talk Cannabis. This episode originally aired in December of 2022.
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Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some l...
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Research Led By The Cannabis Center of ExcellenceÂ
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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...
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