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Read MoreMedical Cannabis for ALS Patients
What is ALS? ALS, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that worsens with time. It impacts the brain and the spinal cord, and can have a devastating impact on patients and their families. ALS destroys motor neurons that reach from the brain to the spinal cord, as […]
Read MoreMedical Marijuana for Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a serious condition of the eye and is considered a neurologic illness like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s’ disease. Glaucoma is when the optic nerve connected to the brain is impacted by damage. Glaucoma may lead to loss of eyesight if not caught early on. Glaucoma generally is the result of the […]
Read MoreWhy Should Marijuana Be Legalized for Medicinal Purposes?
Human beings have been using marijuana since its medicinal potential was realized back in 2900 BC by Emperor Fu Hsi of the ancient China. According to him, the plant contained Yin and Yang (opposite or contrary forces that complement each other to support all natural systems). Two centuries later, Shen Nung, the father of traditional […]
Read MoreMedical Cannabis for HIV/AIDS Patients
Medical cannabis can help patients who suffer from HIV/AIDS What is HIV? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a disease that damages the immune system, which is the body’s main defense to fight illness. The virus (HIV) kills off T-cells that our immune system uses to fight off disease. Because this virus is so strong, it […]
Read MoreMedical Cannabis for Clinically-Diagnosed PTSD
We have covered the broad benefits of medical cannabis in a previous article. Just to recap medical cannabis can benefit patients who suffer from cancer, muscle spasms, pain, and mental disorders. Since medical cannabis was legalized by amendment 2 in Florida in November 2016 (see Medical Cannabis Facts). In this article, we will cover the […]
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Read MoreMedical Cannabis Card in Florida
We have covered how to get medical cannabis in Florida, but before getting the pain relief you need, you’ll have to apply for a medical cannabis card in Florida. Since Amendment 2 was passed in November last year (2016) patients with severe conditions have been trying to qualify for a medical cannabis card. We already […]
Read MoreMedical Cannabis Facts
Legal, yet extremely restricted, use of medical cannabis in Florida was first passed in 2014. The more encompassing Amendment 2 was passed in November 2016 Here is the list of all eligible conditions approved in Florida for medical cannabis use: Lou Gehrig’s Disease HIV/AIDS Epilepsy Terminal Illness Parkinson’s Multiple Sclerosis Crohn’s disease Glaucoma Cancer Seizures […]
Read MoreHow to Get Medical Cannabis In Florida
Is Medical Cannabis Legal in Florida? Yes! The Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana Act of 2014 permitted limited use of medical cannabis, but in November 2016, Florida passed the less restrictive Amendment 2 with 71% majority. Amendment 2 legalized the medical use of cannabis. Which conditions are covered under Florida’s Amendment 2? Florida’s “Compassionate Medical […]
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