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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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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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Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada

I am 46 years old from Québec, Canada, born with Spina Bifida. I've been diagnosed with Hyponatremia, anemia and now my body rejects all nutrients from all sources.

I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger

Being hungry all the time intensifies aggressiveness and hate toward myself and others. Since childhood, I have...

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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.

I was facing constant anxiety

The challenges ...

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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...

3 Years of Effective Cannabis Newsletter: What We’ve Learned About Anxiety, Depression and the ECS anxiety cannabinoids depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) insomnia menopause pain sleep suicide trauma May 08, 2025

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

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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Submitted by Adam P. from Bucks County, Pennsylvania

I am 27 years old. I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have been dealing with anxiety for 12 years and PTSD for 6 years.

The challenges I was facing were often tied to my anxiety

But it worsened after a traumatic event when I was in college. I couldn't sleep due to racing thoughts and recurring nightmares. I would also put off sleep...

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Shared with permission from Dr. Benjamin Caplan

This article was originally published March 19, 2025, on the CED Clinic Blog.

Expanding the Scope of Cannabis Wellness

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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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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Submitted by Marie B. from Delaware County, Pennsylvania

I am 65, I live in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and I’ve had these issues since I was 21.

Living with Bipolar 1: sleeplessness, pain, and depression

I struggled with insomnia during manic episodes and, at other times, sank into deep depression. On top of that, back pain made everything harder, and at my lowest, I even had suicidal...

Rethinking Wellness: Unlocking the Power of the ECS and Cannabinoid Science anxiety cancer cbd cbg ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction inflammation menopause pain seizure self-care sleep stigma thc tolerance break Mar 03, 2025

Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D

What You’ll Learn from This Conversation: This conversation dives into the crucial role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in maintaining health, why it remains overlooked in modern medicine, and how scientific advancements are uncovering its potential. Scientists Miya...

Reclaiming Yourself: How Cannabis Can Support Women Through Menopause anxiety cannabinoids cb1 cb2 cbd ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) homeostasis menopause pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc Mar 03, 2025

By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator

When menopause begins—or even long before it officially starts—women often feel like they’re losing themselves. Hormones go haywire, moods shift unpredictably, temperature regulation feels impossible, restful sleep becomes a distant memory, and mental clarity seems out of reach. And what’s the solution most often offered? “Just deal with it.”

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By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team

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

Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada

I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger

Submitted by Scott L. from New Hampshire

I was facing constant anxiety

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

The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win

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

It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together

Submitted by Adam P. from Bucks County, Pennsylvania

The challenges I was facing were often tied to my anxiety

Shared with permission from Dr. Benjamin Caplan

Expanding the Scope of Cannabis Wellness

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

Submitted by Marie B. from Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Living with Bipolar 1: sleeplessness, pain, and depression

Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D

By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator

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