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Alternative to Opioids addiction alcohol cessation cbd chronic pain opioid cessation opioids pain thc Aug 27, 2025

By Dr. Michele Ross

This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024

 

With the U.S. still healing from the worst of the opioid crisis, people are searching for a pain-relief alternative. This chapter explains why that alternative is Cannabis for so many.

By now, it’s no secret how destructive the opioid epidemic has been, as the over-prescribing of pharmaceutical medications led to many addi...

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What the Research Says About Medical Cannabis and Opioid Reduction anxiety cb1 cb2 cbd cbg chronic pain ecn team ecs harm reduction inflammation muscle spasms opioid cessation opioids pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc trauma Aug 27, 2025

 

By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team

 

What if the solution to the world’s opioid crisis has been growing under our noses all along?

The opioid epidemic has left millions reeling ...from patients trapped in cycles of dependency to grieving families, overwhelmed providers, and a broken healthcare system grasping for safer solutions. But a growing body of evidence suggests that medical Ca...

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Cannabis for Harm Reduction: A Path Beyond Opioids cbd cbg chronic pain complex regional pain syndrome (crps) copd ecs edibles endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction mac lung disease mrsa myrcene nausea opioid cessation pinene sleep suicide thc tincture vaporization Aug 26, 2025

 

By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

A personal story of how Cannabis saved my life when the healthcare system failed me.

 

When medical professionals forced me off opioids after 21 years of responsible use, I had to discover on my own what some chronic pain patients were quietly learning: Cannabis isn't just an alternative medicine, it's a ...

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Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain and Nausea, Helping To Improve My Quality of Life! cbd chronic pain depression edibles gastroparesis insomnia nausea stigma testimonial thc Jul 02, 2025

Submitted by Alex E. from Pinckney, Michigan

I am 29 years old and I am from Pinckney, Michigan. I have been dealing with chronic pain for 12 years, caused from a lower back injury, along with nausea for 6 years caused by gastroparesis.

 

My main challenges come from the bouts of nausea/vomiting caused by gastroparesis

During these flare-ups, it's common for me to lose upwards of 10 lbs and go...

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Cannabinoids in Action: What ECN Testimonials Data Shows adhd anxiety arthritis bipolar cancer cbd cbda cbg cbga chronic pain depression fibromyalgia inflammation migraines multiple sclerosis (ms) neuropathy ptsd seizure sleep testimonial thc thca traumatic brain injury (tbi) May 30, 2025

 

By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

 

The data is in, and it's remarkable! After analyzing three years of data, we're seeing patterns that are revolutionizing cannabinoid therapy. 

 

The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win

Our experience database reveals something incredible! Multi-cannabinoid formulas consistently outperform si...

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From Dispensary to Lab: A Deep Dive into Cannabinoids cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids cbg chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids feco insomnia nausea phytocannabinoids stigma thc thcv type 1 type 1 diabetes May 28, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

Guest: Alex Echman

 

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Debi sits down with Cannabis Chemist and educator Alex Eckman to explore how real science and lived experience in the world of cannabinoid therapies. From his early dispensary days to his cutting-edge lab research, Alex...

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Confronting Stigma: Science-Backed Benefits of THC anxiety appetite cb1 chemotherapy chronic pain epilepsy harm reduction inflammation multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea neuroprotective opioid cessation opioids pain parkinson's disease stigma stress thc May 28, 2025

 

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

 

For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.

Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...

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Intro To Cannabinoids addiction anxiety cancer cannabinoids cbc cbd cbda cbdv cbg cbn chronic pain clinical endocannabinoid deficiency depression ecs edibles endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids entourage effect fibromyalgia inflammation irritable bowel syndrome migraines neurological seizure terpenes thc thca thcv May 28, 2025

By Dr. Abraham Benavides

This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024

 

What are Cannabinoids?

Put simply, cannabinoids are organic and bioactive compounds that are found in the Cannabis plant. Whole plant Cannabis contains over 550 naturally occurring components (1). We currently know of almost 150 cannabinoids (2) in the Cannabis plant. The two cannabinoids we know the most about are te...

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The Therapeutic Potential of Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Review of Conditions and Symptoms Treated acne alzheimer's/dementia anxiety appetite arthritis cancer cbd chronic pain crohn's eczema inflammation irritable bowel syndrome multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea pain parkinson's disease psoriasis ptsd sleep sleep apnea thc Apr 04, 2025

 

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

Medical Cannabis has gained significant attention for its therapeutic benefits in treating a variety of medical conditions. Derived from the Cannabis plant, cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) interact with the body's Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to regulate various physiological processes. Evidence-based research highlights i...

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Empowered from Within: The Role of Cannabis Suppositories in Women's Health anxiety cancer cannabinoids cbd chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endometriosis entourage effect flavonoids inflammation linalool menopause menstrual cramps migraines myrcene pain stress suppositories terpenes thc Mar 04, 2025

 

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

 

The Feminine Flow

From menstruation to menopause, women spend their lives managing hormonal fluctuations, enduring pain, battling inflammation, and adapting to the physical and emotional toll that comes with each stage.
From cramps and migraines to mood swings and hot flashes, Mother Nature has offered women a lifetime ...

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Taking Back Control: Women’s Health and the Endocannabinoid System anxiety autoimmune disease cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg chronic pain complex regional pain syndrome (crps) copd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids endometriosis fibromyalgia inflammation lupus mac lung disease menopause opioids phytocannabinoids pms seizure sleep stress suicide thc thca Mar 02, 2025

 

By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter 

 

Hey there, let’s talk about something real!

How many times have you walked into a doctor’s office, explained what’s going on with your body, and then left, feeling unheard? Like your symptoms were brushed off, your concerns dismissed, and you were handed a prescription and matter of factly told...

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From Hospice to Healing: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Remarkable Journey breast cancer cannabis oil chronic pain hospice Feb 03, 2025

   

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired on November 13, 2024

In December 2023, Charity Kelchen of Iowa was given only weeks to live, facing the devastating reality of stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer, compounded by a painful, fungating tumor. Placed on hospice care...

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