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Overcoming Unconscious Bias and Stigma: Embracing the Power of Medical Cannabis advocacy stigma Nov 29, 2023

By Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach

 

Cannabis is a beacon of hope for many as they struggle with medical conditions. Perhaps you know the story of Charlotte (1), the child with such severe epilepsy that she was experiencing up to 300 seizures per month. Then her family found Cannabis, and Charlotte’s life changed for the better.

Maybe you’ve read about Jay...

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Changing the Stigma: Medical Cannabis, Health Care Providers, and the Impact on Patient Care advocacy stigma Nov 29, 2023

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

Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, is a topic that has a long history in controversy and negative stigma, especially within the scope of healthcare. Despite the growing acceptance and legalization of Cannabis globally, healthcare providers still face significant challenges to understanding and integrating Cannabis into practice....

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Cannabis Stigma Leads To Isolation and Increased Risk of Harm In High-Needs Medical Patients advocacy anxiety ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) stigma Nov 29, 2023

By Miyabe Shields, Ph.D.

 

The first time I inhaled that sweet cheeba was the first time I felt like my life could possibly, just maybe, with a lot of effort (and with a lot of weed), be doable. The quieting of my mind, the warmth from laughing until I cried, and the way the In N’ Out fries exploded in my cheeks left a lasting impression. But paired with that joyous experience was...

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Cannabis and Heart Health, Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Benjamin Caplan advocacy stigma Nov 29, 2023

Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses: Cannabis and Heart Health with Dr. Benjamin Caplan

 

Recent news stories by CNN and other big media companies have began publishing fear-mongering articles about two recent ABSTRACTS that have not been fully published or presented yet. Dr. Benjamin Caplan comes on the podcast to discuss the real risks of cannabis to your cardiovascular health and...

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Patient-Centered Care (Stigma, Cancer, and Cannabis)
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Patient-Centered Care (Stigma, Cancer, and Cannabis) advocacy cancer stigma Nov 29, 2023

 

Hosted by:
Steph Massey- Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor
Stacy Bobak - Cannabis College Professor, Cannabis Education for Dental Professionals, Breast Cancer Survivor

 

Originally released on the Tincture in Time Podcast on 4/20/2021

 

Does stigma stem from a lack of knowledge? In this episode, Stacy and Steph talk about stigma in the...

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The Stigma of A Stigma-Free Baby advocacy cancer stigma Nov 29, 2023

By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator

 

Have You Ever Met A Unicorn?

I’m a unicorn. In the Cannabis world, you won’t meet many people like me. I’m a stigma-free baby.

What exactly does that mean? That means I grew up in a world where Cannabis was normalized and accepted. It means I grew up around people who regularly utilized and...

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From Fear to Empowerment: Seniors, Cannabis, and Healthcare Shift advocacy seniors stigma Nov 29, 2023

By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator

 

Amplifying Elderly Voices: Advocating for Personalized Care

Taking care of our seniors is something that touches all of us at some point. And you know what makes a real difference? Listening. It's like the secret ingredient. But sometimes, we all get so caught up in what we think we know, we forget that our elders have stories to share....

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Cannabis brought immediate relief to my mystery acute gut reaction to raw crushed garlic cbd pain stigma testimonial thc Aug 09, 2023

Submitted by Maureen from Denver

 

I am 54 years old. I grew up in New Jersey and Pennsylvania before moving to Denver 20 + years ago. I have been dealing with a mystery reaction to eating raw or powdered garlic for about 10 years. Leaving me trying to understand what was causing this reaction and what could help to relieve the immediate and severe symptoms.

 

Unraveling the puzzle to...

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A Severe Case Of Shingles Virtually Eliminated With Cannabis cannabis oil cbd pain sleep stigma thc topicals Aug 09, 2023

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 2017.

 

In this episode, Louis Barre from Ottawa, Canada tells us about the severe pain his mother was experiencing from shingles. When she used cannabis as a lotion and started taking CBD her problem was...

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Cannabinoids Helped My Terrible Insomnia Associated with Menopause and Improved My Depression and Anxiety. anxiety depression insomnia menapause pms sleep stigma Jul 07, 2023

Submitted by Shoshana C. from Southern Illinois

 

67 is the new 47! I am Shoshana from Southern Illinois (350 miles south of Chicago in the Shawnee Hills). 

 

I went into peri-menopause at 36

And struggled for years with PMS and terrible mood swings, food cravings, and the dreaded hot flashes. I was on several types of antidepressants which were no help at all and made me...

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Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain, Arthritis, and Migraines cbd cbda cbg cbga harm reduction insomnia intimacy migraines pain stigma testimonial Jul 06, 2023

Submitted by Tricia Mills from Oahu, Hawaii

 

I am 67 years old. I live on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. On March 6, 1990, I checked myself into a women’s treatment center for alcoholism and drug addiction. I have been dealing with migraines ever since.

 

Pain, arthritis, and migraines

Having used cannabis since 2010, the symptoms of piercing pain on one side or the...

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Cannabis Consumption and Activism in My Vintage Years anxiety depression migraines pain stigma testimonial Jul 06, 2023

Submitted by Empress J. Living in the Kingdom of Hawaii

I am 67 years young. I am from Ayiti and live in the Kingdom of Hawaii

 

Cannabis is a part of my regimen of plant medicine

I have been using cannabis to deal with my mental, physical, and spiritual health throughout my adult life. I have struggled with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, and migraines. These ailments require...

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