Medical Marijuana Blog

MARIJUANA FOR CANCER Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. Marijuana is the drug name given to the psychoactive varieties of the Cannabis Sativa plant. Cannabis grows wild in many warm climates throughout the world. It is though to have

ARE PAINKILLERS ADDICTIVE? Long-term use of painkillers can lead to physical dependence. The body adapts to the presence of the substance and if one stops taking the drug abruptly, withdrawal symptoms occur. Or the body could build up a tolerance to the drug, meaning that higher doses have to be

IS MEDICAL MARIJUANA SAFE? Some narcotic analgesic medications have been known to decrease respirations, which lowers the amount of oxygen in the blood. Low levels of oxygen negatively affect consciousness, movement, and memory. In some cases, accidental overdoses can cause respiratory distress, which may have severe consequences. Although cannabis can

THINK POSITIVE, STAY HEALTHY! Many of us have a tendency to think about healthy behaviors in black-and-white extremes: chocolate is bad, carrots are good; missing a few daily walks means you’ve fallen off the wagon; a scale that won’t budge means your health is spiraling out of control. This distorted

MEDICAL VS. RECREATIONAL In Colorado, medical patients can legally purchase cannabis from a medical (MED) or recreational (REC) retail store. Many recreational stores were initially incorporated as a medical dispensary. MED and REC cultivation sites were licensed and are currently regulated by the Marijuana Enforcement Division (previously known as the