A question frequently asked by veterans has to do with their benefits should they choose to become a medical marijuana patient. I’m a disabled veteran who receives VA benefits as well as a small disability check. I happen to know more than two dozen other veterans who have also chosen to become medical marijuana patients. …
Category Archives: Physicians
Green Health Docs; a first hand review
In my own quest to obtain a physician’s certification I’ve been met with disappointment on more than one occasion. Following my own advice about talking to a doctor about medical cannabis, I started a conversation with my family physician. I did so at a yearly appointment but quickly found that my doctor was mostly unprepared …
What could change a doctor’s mind about medical cannabis?
This first video has Dr. Sanjay Gupta giving you that answer for himself. The second video is a compilation of Dr. Gupta’s 4 part series entitled, “Weed.” For your viewing pleasure, we’re also providing a summary of times in the video for each part, as well as the topics covered. Caution is advised, there are …
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What to expect at a medical marijuana examination
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published guidelines to set expectations for medical marijuana examinations. These rules are currently in draft form, but will become official on June 4th, 2019. Now that you have found a doctor willing to prescribe medicinal cannabis, what should you expect during your exam? The most …
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Finding a new Missouri doctor for medical marijuana
It may be common for prospective patients to find a new doctor who is more open to the idea of certifying a patient for medical marijuana, especially in the first year of the program here in Missouri. Your regular family physician may be uncomfortable with the idea. Perhaps you’re a veteran and your doctor at …
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Talking to your doctor about medical marijuana
At this point, you have accepted the potential risks associated with cannabis use. You have either been diagnosed with or believe you should be diagnosed with a qualifying condition and would like to try cannabis as a therapy. So, it’s time to talk to your doctor…
Patients substitute medical cannabis for addictive drugs
For over 100 years cannabis has been scorned for being a gateway drug. Recent studies are suggesting cannabis may actually be the opposite: an exit drug. This means patients are able to use cannabis to reduce their need for drugs such as opioids, benzodiazipines, SSRIs, and, to a lesser extent, even alcohol and tobacco. The …
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Lowering health risks associated with cannabis use
To date, we have discussed the various side effects and risks of cannabis use for qualifying medical conditions. But how can those risks be avoided? Here we catalog 10 ways to reduce health risks according to Canada’s Lower-risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Don’t use Cannabis. Choose to start using cannabis later in life (particularly after age …
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Side effects and risks associated with cannabis use
One of the first things that prospective medical patients should understand are the risks and side effects associated with cannabis use. This article will attempt to outline these negative outcomes and supply some additional reading on the topic. Please check out the article we’re linking, as it is a very well researched piece on the …
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Myths and facts about cannabis
In the age of information, the amount of data a person can access on any given subject is staggering. However, there is a volume of misinformation available as well. Of course, we all know about fake news and the dire effects it can have. It can be difficult to tell fact from fiction, even when …