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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...
By Kyona, Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Cannabis Educator
The ear is a microsystem of the body. There are over 200 auricular points on the surface of the ears that send messages from the brain through nerve pathways to the corresponding area(s) of imbalance to promote healing. Auriculotherapy is the stimulation of specific points on the ear with acupuncture needles, or less...
By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator
Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach that aims to reduce the negative consequences of substance use and improve the health and well-being of people who use drugs. One of the strategies of harm reduction (1) is to offer safer alternatives (2) to more harmful substances, such as opioids, alcohol, cocaine, or nicotine. Cannabis may,...
By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE
Smoking cannabis has been the primary consumption method for many decades, but in recent years cannabis consumers have been moving away from traditional smoking methods to dry herb vaporization. This transition is driven by scientific evidence that focuses on the various benefits of vaporizing cannabis.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health suggests...
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...
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...
Submitted by William B. from South Philadelphia, PA
I'm 45 years old. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, and raised in South Philadelphia, PA. I've been dealing with chronic pain, migraines, and PTSD my whole life. I am also a recovering addict.
The challenges I face on the daily are
Pain and PTSD. As a result, any number of things can happen...procrastination, hypervigilance, detachment,...
This article was shared courtesy of United Patients Group
The medical benefits of cannabis have been known to humanity for a long time now. Using cannabis compounds for medicinal purposes becomes more and more popular as the laws and society awareness changes.
Because of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, due to lockdowns and stress, many people started suffering from all kinds of mental...
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