Beat Opioid ADDICTION Today !! In 2002, the FDA approved the use of the unique opioid buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone) for the treatment of opioid addiction in the U.S. Buprenorphine has numerous advantages over methadone and naltrexone. As a medication-assisted treatment, it suppresses withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioids, does not cause euphoria in the opioid-dependent […]
The most common use for medical marijuana in the United States is for pain control. While marijuana isn’t strong enough for severe pain (for example, post-surgical pain or a broken bone), it is quite effective for the chronic pain that plagues millions of Americans, especially as they age. Part of its allure is that it […]
Chronic pain can be so debilitating that sufferers often turn to powerful opioid narcotics to find relief. These drugs are not only addictive, but they’re also notoriously toxic. Nearly 30,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2014 alone. Medical cannabis for chronic pain has been shown to be an extremely effective treatment and much safer […]
LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from NOVEMBER 15 2019 Report Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card): 283,909 Total Patients: 402362 Patients Last Week:4,302 Processing Time for Complete Application*: 5 business days Processing Time for ID Card Printing: 5 business days *Applications are not deemed to be […]
Hospice focuses on controlling a patient’s symptoms and pain levels. The palliative medical team discusses the goals of care while supporting your emotional needs. Hospice believes the end of life is not a medical experience. It is a human experience that benefits from expert medical care and holistic support. Hospice care centers on compassion and […]
Medical marijuana can be used to treat diabetic neuropathy!! Treatment can help to alleviate symptoms such as: Burning Tingling Trouble sleeping Anxiety Depression Neuropathic pain Inflammation The University of California at San Diego conducted a recent, controlled and randomized study showing inhaling medical weed can calm pain from diabetic neuropathy for a few hours without […]
Medical marijuana is a natural, affordable alternative to traditional medicines used to treat arthritis, which also lacks the side effects found in conventional drugs. Increasingly, many patients who are afflicted with arthritis have instead opted to use medical marijuana to relieve their symptoms. These patients have experienced excellent results, including less pain, reduced use of […]
How does it help? Cannabinoids — the active chemicals in medical marijuana — are similar to chemicals the body makes that are involved in appetite, memory, movement, and pain. Research suggests cannabinoids might: Reduce anxiety Reduce inflammation and relieve pain Control nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy Kill cancer cells and slow tumor growth […]
Marijuana may be an excellent alternative or addition to the medication regime of someone suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. The “active ingredients” in marijuana are cannabinoids. Depending on the strain and variety of marijuana, there can be up to 60 different types of cannabinoids present. The presence of cannabinoids isn’t limited to marijuana. The human brain […]
A ‘Significant’ Number Of Patients Stopped Taking Benzodiazepines After Starting Medical Marijuana Nearly half of patients using marijuana to help with their respective medical conditions stopped taking prescribed benzodiazepines, a new study reports. “Within a cohort of 146 patients initiated on medical cannabis therapy, 45.2% patients successfully discontinued their pre-existing benzodiazepine therapy,” the study’s authors […]
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