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By Dr. Michele Ross
This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024
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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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By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team
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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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By: Mike Robinson, Global Cannabis Educator and Creator of ECS Balance Control
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It's weird to think that January will mark 7 years since I put down the Pharma Oxy, Fentanyl, and went through the withdrawal to end that cycle - after 24 years. CBGa empowered THC, but it was odd how I had to stay with the metabolic hemp extract for a few months, and break the THC cycle too, as I was using up to...
Submitted by Scott L. from New Hampshire
I’m 34, live in New Hampshire, and was born in Massachusetts. I’ve lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, but it intensified as my career took off and the weight of greater responsibility set in. What started as a quiet undercurrent in childhood became harder to ignore as the stakes grew higher.
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I was facing constant anxiety
The challenges ...
Submitted by Angie L. from Kansas City, Missouri
I am 55 years old. I am from Kansas City, Missouri and I have been dealing with Crohn's Disease for over 25 years.
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I was struggling with constant pain, anxiety, and sleepless nights
It felt like everything was spiraling out of control. My body, my bowels, my life… I didn’t feel like myself anymore.
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Before I started using CBD, I wasn't leav...
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Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
This episode breaks down the real-world applications of CBD, without the fluff. Host Dr. Riley, a pharmaceutical scientist, explores what CBD actually does in the body, why it's not just a wellness trend, and how it can be used intentionally for everyday health support. From the science of inflammation to the calming effects on mental health, this episode arms...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
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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...
Dr. Bonni Goldstein, MD YouTube ChannelÂ
Shared with the generous permission of Bonni Goldstein. This episode originally aired in June of 2022.
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In this episode, learn all about this newly available phytocannabinoid...what it is, who might benefit from its medicinal properties, and more...
After witnessing the incredible medical benefits of Cannabis in thousands of my patients, both adults a...
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By Angel Johansen, Certified Cannabis Specialist
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Not all cannabinoids are part of the mainstream conversation, but some of the lesser-known ones may be doing some of the most interesting work. In fact, some of the most promising developments in Cannabis aren't coming from the usual names. Quietly, cannabinoids like CBG (cannabigerol) and CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) are stepping into the spot...
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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together
After three years of publishing the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, one thing is crystal clear:
Anxiety and Depression aren’t just conditions people want relief from; they’re signals.
Signals that something in the current medical health sys...
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By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach
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Some studies report that Cannabis reduces brain activity, as if that’s inherently negative. But let’s ask: what kind of brain activity are we talking about?
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Yes, Cannabis Lowers Brain Activity. And That’s the Point
For those of us with ADHD or high-functioning anxiety, constant mental chatter isn't productive; it's paralyzing. Cannabis does...
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Shared with permission from Dr. Benjamin Caplan
This article was originally published March 19, 2025, on the CED Clinic Blog.
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Expanding the Scope of Cannabis WellnessÂ
Cannabis isn’t just about pain relief, stress management, or sleep improvement—its effects extend far beyond. From metabolism and inflammation control to eye health and spiritual well-being, cannabinoids interact with nearl...
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