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Submitted by Alex M. from Seattle, WA

Maybe my life sounds familiar. I’m over 50. I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety and PTSD for most of my life. I also had the whammy of postpartum depression.

Of course, I self-identified as anxious and depressed. I was triggered by all sorts of external realities.

But all that changed in 2020.

With the interruption in normal life...

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 March of 2023.

In this episode, Dr. James Stweart shares that he was drinking a lot, gambling, and taking pharmaceuticals for his severe anxiety, but nothing was helping until he tried Cannabis. When he took Cannabis his...

By: Mike Robinson, Global Cannabis Educator and Creator of ECS Balance Control

Have you ever wondered how our bodies handle the intense feeling of fear or manage the lingering sense of anxiety? The answer lies within an incredible system in our body known as the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is like a quiet conductor of an orchestra, ensuring that our bodies maintain a...

Submitted by Jabria C. from Richmond, VA

I am 30 years old, from Richmond, VA, and have been dealing with ADHD pretty much my whole life but especially for the past 10 years

The inability to follow through on tasks led to self-judgment and a sense of being broken

I found myself unable to focus on tasks, constantly getting distracted, and jumping from one thing to another without...

Submitted by Tara B. from Agoura Hills/Malibu, California

My daughter was 21 years old when this story occurred a few years ago, residing in Agoura Hills/Malibu, California, which thankfully offers unencumbered access to Cannabis. Autism and epilepsy were diagnosed in 2005, causing seizures, tics, mood regulation issues, cyclical vomiting, sensory overload, irregular menstrual cycle (possible...

I'm a 49-year-old professor, herbalist, and retired nurse residing in Southern Oregon. In 2012, after suffering a complex health collapse, my list of diagnoses included autoimmune Lupus. My symptoms of Lupus included chronic renal failure, fatigue, brain fog, with joint inflammation and pain.

My ability to function was severely impaired due to the severity of my symptoms

In 2013...

I am 41 years old. I am from Amelia, Virginia currently reside in Greensboro, NC. I have been dealing with chronic pain and anxiety for over ten years.

My anxiety was the culprit for my chronic pain

The challenges I was facing were anxiety, depression, and insomnia which caused me to feel depressed, hopeless, sad, miserable, and in pain. The pain would start at the base of my...

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...

Submitted by Terese B. from Nelson, BC, Canada

I am 50 years old from Nelson, BC Canada. I took my first puff of Cannabis at age 36.

I have been living with chronic illnesses, including Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for the past 15 years.

I felt like I was hardly keeping it all together

I struggled daily with symptoms like insomnia,...

By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach

The transition from military service to civilian life marks a profound chapter in the lives of veterans. This shift in life is filled with unique challenges and opportunities to start anew in a world they have fought to keep safe.

When soldiers depart from service, most are diagnosed with mental conditions such as post-traumatic...

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no longer is simply that Cannabis has no merit or is an entrance drug, but that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD, is ALL you need for health, wellness, and other ailments which is not totally true.

While CBD is a wonderful, major cannabinoid and something I take daily, other...