There are good days, and then there are really good days. Days when you think you’ve made an impact. Days that hover on the edge of greatness. For me, yesterday was one of those days. I was a presenter at… Read More ›
Mental Health
Colorado’s Scientific Advisory Committee to review petition to add PTSD
The word is out! The Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) will be reviewing a petition to add PTSD to the list of qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana license in Colorado. From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE):… Read More ›
Angela Williams: Explain your vote against the marijuana for PTSD bill
I know some of my Dem friends will be upset with me, but I simply can’t support Colorado Rep. Angela Williams’ bid for re-election. There are a number of points where we disagree, but I’ll focus on one key issue:… Read More ›
The importance of having those conversations about cannabis
2011 was a life-changing year for my husband and me. After he got laid off from his job, we decided to put most of our worldly belongings into storage and take off with our 4 dogs in our 22-foot motorhome. Aside… Read More ›
Dr. Christopher Fitchner on treating PTSD with cannabis (Video)
Dr. Christopher Fitchner is the former Mental Health Director for the state of Illinois. He sat down with Cannabis Planet to discuss post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how cannabis can be an effective treatment.
Love your enemy
I’ve often thought about the saying “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It puzzled me back in childhood and still does today. I don’t think we love ourselves very much. I’m not talking about selfishness, arrogance or narcissism, which seem to be… Read More ›
Rx MaryJane: How I use cannabis to treat my fibromyalgia
A lot of people think of fibromyalgia as only chronic pain, but it also comes with chronic fatigue, digestive problems, and cognitive issues (often referred to as “fibro fog”). Whether using cannabis or pharma, controlling those and other nagging symptoms… Read More ›
Infographic: 10 Major Health Benefits of Marijuana
Treats migraines Slows tumor growth Relieves symptoms of chronic diseases Prevents Alzheimer’s Treats Glaucoma Prevents seizures Helps those with ADD & ADHD May treat MS Helps relieve PMS Helps calm those with Tourette’s and OCD Explore more visuals like this… Read More ›
Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment Provided by Defense Department and VA Unknown; Tracking of Outcomes Needed to Manage Growing Burden
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should track the outcomes of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) provided to service members and veterans and develop a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to do so,… Read More ›
Harvard: Marijuana Doesn’t Cause Schizophrenia
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. (December 10, 2013) Good news for people who’ve worried that smoking too much marijuana cannabis — especially as a teenager — might lead to some dramatic problems in the future, even schizophrenia. New research from… Read More ›
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