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If you’re trying to learn about medical marijuana laws in Florida, the information out there can be really confusing. Since marijuana use is still such a controversial subject, it’s natural for people to want to know all of the rules before considering it as a treatment option. In this post, we break down the laws related to medical marijuana use in Florida. Want to read all of the laws yourself? Here’s a link to Florida Senate Bill 8-A and Florida Statute 381.986 – Medical use of marijuana. Continue reading “Florida’s Medical Marijuana Laws That You Need to Know” →

Cannabis use in the older population is on the rise, and every day more seniors seek out information on how it can alleviate their chronic symptoms and lead to a better quality of life. We speak with older Floridians regularly who have heard stories from friends and neighbors about how cannabis has changed their lives. Continue reading “Medical Cannabis for Older Patients” →

If you keep up with news about cannabis and marijuana in the United States, you’ve no doubt heard of THC and CBD, the two most prominent substances found in cannabis. Each cannabis strain contains a ratio of these two chemical compounds, which dictates how the cannabis will affect the human body when ingested. However, cannabis contains hundreds of other chemical compounds, known as phytocannabinoids.  Continue reading “What You Need to Know About THCV” →

The list of conditions that can be improved by adding medical marijuana to a patient’s treatment plan is growing by the day. What started in Florida as an option for only the most debilitating terminal pain and symptoms has now blossomed into a life-changing remedy for a variety of ailments! In this post, we list the medical conditions that the state of Florida has deemed as appropriate to be treated with medical marijuana. Continue reading “List of Qualifying Medical Marijuana Conditions in Florida” →

Anxiety disorders are characterized by fear and worry that is so severe it affects a person’s functioning or daily life. While a little anxiety during stressful times is normal, anxiety that keeps you from leaving your home or spending time with friends and family is not. Continue reading “Effects of Marijuana on Anxiety Disorders” →

Medical marijuana has proven to be beneficial for many conditions and ailments in recent years. Patients with anything from insomnia to chronic pain have reported relief when using medical marijuana. If you’re suffering from depression, you’ve probably wondered if medical marijuana could help you too. Continue reading “Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Depression?” →

Medical marijuana has surged in popularity over the past few years as a treatment for everything from pain to acne to anxiety. Medical research has definitively proven that medical marijuana, sometimes referred to as medical cannabis, THC, or CBD, relieves pain and inflammation just as well as prescription narcotics and anti-inflammatories. This usage of medical marijuana can pose questions regarding how it can be used for other conditions, like sleep disorders. Continue reading “How Medical Marijuana Helps with Sleep Disorders” →

What is Lupus?

Lupus is a collection of autoimmune disorders in which a person’s immune system attacks their own body tissues. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type of lupus. Lupus can damage a person’s joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Continue reading “Treating Lupus with Medical Marijuana” →

Marijuana (also commonly known as cannabis) has seen a huge surge in popularity for medical uses in the past decade. With multiple U.S. states legalizing the use of medical marijuana, many people are looking for ways to enjoy the many benefits without the risks of smoking it. Topical products are just one way people are experimenting with medical marijuana. Continue reading “Uses for Topical Marijuana” →

In 2016, over 20% of Americans lived with some form of chronic pain according to the CDC. That’s over 50 million people suffering every single day, and the numbers have only gone up since then. With our country grappling with a devastating opioid painkiller epidemic, alternative methods to relieve pain are receiving new consideration. Continue reading “How Cannabis Relieves Pain” →