This program wants to teach health professionals about using cannabis as medicine. This post from Leafly takes a peek inside Colorado’s Holistic Cannabis Academy. “Our philosophy is that cannabis is a tool, one of many healing tools. It should be part and parcel of an overall treatment plan,” says Donna Shields, co-founder of the Holistic Cannabis Academy in Boulder, ... Continue Reading
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Medical Cannabis Can Prevent 47,500 Deaths in US
Not only can legal medical cannabis prevent 47,500 deaths annually across U.S., it can also reduce the health care costs. Read more about the adverse effects of cannabis prohibition in this post from Hemp Gazette! A recently published paper claims cannabis prohibition is a major cause of premature death in the United States – and the situation needs to change. The paper ... Continue Reading
Doctor-Patient Bond: Victim of Marijuana Stigma?
The fear of being labeled a "stoner" can make some patients leave painful symptoms untreated. Others may avoid the doctor entirely. This post from Leafly covers how marijuana stigma affects a patient’s health and the bond with their doctor. The receding but still powerful stigma surrounding cannabis often gets in the way of a healthy doctor-patient relationship. It can be so ... Continue Reading
Doctors Giving More Attention to Cannabis Oil
Doctors worldwide are now giving medical cannabis the attention it deserves. This post from Natural Blaze discusses the growing acceptance of cannabis oil in healthcare circles. Grand Cayman’s CTMH Doctors Hospital and Cayman Pharmacy Group has started dispensing cannabis oil to patients with a valid medical documentation. To meet expected demand, CTMH purchased nearly 13 ... Continue Reading