Friends and supporters, thank you for your continued support of SB17-17, which adds PTSD to the list of medical conditions for medical marijuana. The bill passed the Senate 34-1 and is now exactly half way through the process. We need… Read More ›
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DR. SANJAY GUPTA: Here’s Why You Can’t Get The Medical Benefits Of Weed Without The High (Video)
CNN correspondent and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta explored the medical benefits of marijuana in his 2013 documentary “WEED,” and apologized for misleading the public about cannabis for years. Dr. Gupta found that some types of marijuana have transformed the lives of patients with severe seizure disorders… Read More ›
Why patients’ stories matter (Video)
Teri Robnett, founder and Executive Director of Cannabis Patients Alliance, spoke to clinicians at the CORE Network Conference in October 2016 about why patients’ stories matter. In addition to sharing her background in advocating for the rights of patients to… Read More ›
A message for clinicians about cannabis from a fibromyalgia patient (Video)
At the Marijuana for Medical Professionals Conference in Denver, Teri Robnett spoke to a group of doctors, researchers, and others about her experience using cannabis to manage her fibromyalgia. Watch and listen to her moving account and the advice she… Read More ›
Why is determining a patient’s plant count so difficult?
How many plants a patient needs has become quite the hot topic among law enforcement and the medical community lately. How many are too many? The Medical Board has decided that more than 75 plants is too many, even dangerous,… Read More ›
Cannabis and fibromyalgia: My story for pharmacy students (Video)
I was honored to be asked to share my story of cannabis and fibromyalgia as part of a webinar series for pharmacy students developed by the CU School of Pharmacology. Yes, they’re finally teaching medical students about the endocannabinoid system… Read More ›
Cannabis Patients are coming to the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cannabis Patients Alliance Day at the Capitol and Peace for Patients Dove Release DENVER, CO – JANUARY 22, 2016 Once again, Cannabis Patients Alliance has invited medical marijuana patients and supporters to meet their Colorado legislators and… Read More ›
UPDATE: Revised Guidelines for Doctors Who Recommend Medical Marijuana
In light of “feedback on behalf of approximately 400 patients, physicians, and industry representatives” the Colorado Medical Board has revised the proposed guidelines regarding physicians recommending medical marijuana. From Karen M. McGovern, Program Director: The Medical Marijuana Workgroup (Workgroup), comprised of delegates… Read More ›
Is Marijuana Medicine? Comparing Herbals and Pharmaceuticals
Have we made a mistake by calling marijuana “medical?” Yes, it’s used for medicinal purposes, but unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, it doesn’t fall neatly into the traditional medical model. It’s more like folk medicine or an herbal supplement. Many of today’s… Read More ›
Will new medical marijuana rules for doctors reduce life-saving access for patients?
The Colorado Medical Board has been directed to consult “with the Department of Public Health and Environment and physicians specializing in medical marijuana,” for the purpose of establishing “guidelines for physicians making medical marijuana recommendations.” This all sounds well and… Read More ›
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