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Prescription vs Cannabis: A Veterans Choice addiction advocacy cannabinoid receptors cbd chronic pain depression ecs entourage effect opioids ptsd sleep thc traumatic brain injury (tbi) Oct 30, 2024

 

Hemp for Victory presents Prescriptions vs Cannabis: A Veterans Choice. Virtual panel discussion.

Shared with the generous permission of Hemp for Victory. 

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...
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The Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Managing Anxiety, Depression, Sleep, and Pain anxiety depression pain ptsd sleep stress Oct 30, 2024

 

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

Medical Cannabis has increasingly emerged as a viable treatment option for various health conditions, including anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and chronic pain. This is particularly significant for veterans, who often experience these issues as a result of their service. Understanding how medical Cannabis can benefit veterans provides valuable...

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Military Vet's Severe PTSD Helped by Cannabis alcohol cessation anxiety blood pressure depression ecs ptsd sleep stigma thc Oct 30, 2024

 

  

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by: Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired in August of 2017.

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....
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Matthew Butt Supporting Veterans Through Cannabis Care anxiety cannabinoids cbd cbg cbn chronic pain opioid cessation opioids panic ptsd sleep suicide thc tolerance break traumatic brain injury (tbi) Oct 30, 2024

 

 

Let's Talk Cannabis Podcast Hosted by: Sherry Bennett and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Barb Mainville 

Shared with the generous permission of Let's Talk Cannabis. This episode originally aired in December of 2022.

 

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health,...
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Fabian Henry: Medical Cannabis for Veterans with PTSD advocacy anxiety cannabis oil cbd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) entourage effect inflammation ptsd sleep thc thca traumatic brain injury (tbi) Oct 30, 2024

  

Let's Talk Cannabis Podcast Hosted by: Sherry Bennett and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Barb Mainville 

Shared with the generous permission of Let's Talk Cannabis. This episode originally aired in January of 2023.

 

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which...
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Insights From The iCount Veterans Cannabis Research Study advocacy anxiety arthritis cannabinoids chronic pain depression harm reduction insomnia muscle spasms opioids ptsd sleep Oct 30, 2024

 

Research Led By The Cannabis Center of Excellence 

 

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...

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Cannabis Helps My Anxiety and Depression and Has Improved My Quality of Life anxiety cbd cbg depression ecs sleep stigma testimonial thc Jul 01, 2024

Submitted by Andre T. from Iowa

I am 25 years old. I am from Iowa and have been dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression for about 13 years.

 

A personal battle

I was in a constant fight or flight mode as well as getting terrible sleep due to my anxiety keeping me up at night. I would also have bouts of depression throughout the years that made it feel impossible to do even the...

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Cannabis Helped Me FULLY Recover From Long Covid anxiety cbd cbg covid depression feco inflammation migraines nausea pain sleep stigma testimonial thc thca Jun 30, 2024

Submitted by Tasha J. from Phoenix, Arizona

41 now, was 39 at the time. I live in Phoenix, AZ, using Cannabis for pain, sleep, anxiety, and rebalancing my ECS for four years.

 

The challenges I was facing

The inability to eat and drink due to nausea and inflammation caused me to feel anxiety and depression due to my worsening condition from having Long Covid.

 

There was nothing that...

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Empowering Solutions: Cannabis Tackles Autism and Neurological Challenges advocacy autism beta-caryophyllene cbn inflammation linalool myrcene neurological pain sleep thca May 06, 2024

 Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Janna Champagne BCMH, DMCS, BSN, RN (RET)

 

In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Janna Champagne, this month's Effective Cannabis Newsletter Guest Editor, as we delve into the benefits of medical Cannabis and its applications in treating neurological conditions.

The conversation...

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THC Gave Me A New Life anxiety blood pressure insomnia pain sleep testimonial thc vaporization Mar 30, 2024

I am Buz L. 72 years Young! Living in North Florida using Cannabis as my medicine for 6 years.

 

Conditions and symptoms I treat with Cannabis are wide-ranging

Stemming from a history of multiple back surgeries due to childhood accidents—breaking three vertebrae in my neck at age 6 and three more in my lower back at 21.

My journey has been intertwined with challenges including...

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Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain and Symptoms Caused by Fibromyalgia cbd cbda depression endocannabinoid system (ecs) fibromyalgia pain sleep testimonial thc Mar 04, 2024

Submitted by Tiffany G. from Michigan

I am 44 years old from Michigan and I've been dealing with Fibromyalgia for 10 years.

 

The challenge I faced was navigating intense pain

It hurt when I would walk, I could feel the shock of my feet hitting the floor with each step I took. The shock ran from my feet all the way up my leg to my pelvic area. I also couldn't sleep. I would just lay awake...

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Empowering Wellness: Navigating Medical Cannabis in Harm Reduction alcohol cessation anxiety cannabinoids cbd harm reduction nausea opioid cessation pain receptors sleep thc Sep 03, 2023

Hosted By: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Yakima Palmer, an MSNM, RHIA, CPC, Certified Cannabis Educator and Coach

Listen in as two experienced medical Cannabis Educators discuss the never-ending impact of substance use, both prescribed and illicit. They reveal how cannabinoid therapies are an effective treatment to...

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