Why Marijuana Pizza and Novelty Cannabis Products Are Bad for Sick Patients
This week a Massachusetts medical Cannabis dispensary made national news by offering a weed pizza. I am amazed and dismayed at this brazen disregard for patients’ wellbeing. There is no universe in which a medicated pizza is appropriate care for patients. There is no...
What Marijuana Patients Should Know About Budtenders
You’re familiar with bartenders – but have you ever heard of “budtenders”? In short, budtenders are dispensary employees who handle virtually all interactions with patients in Massachusetts, from recommending Cannabis products to ringing up the final purchase. And...
Boston Medical Marijuana Doctor Jordan Tishler Scheduled as Speaker at CannMed 2017
Dr. Jordan Tishler, Emergency Physician and founder of Boston medical marijuana practice Inhale MD, will give a presentation on the subject of Cannabis for Pain Management and Opioid Use Reduction at CannMed 2017 on Tuesday, April 11. Dr. Tishler will be one of more...
3 Biggest 2017 Marijuana Business Conferences
Though legislators continue to push back against an extensive (and growing) body of evidence that medical marijuana can alleviate the symptoms of many otherwise debilitating conditions, Cannabis is becoming increasingly accepted as a valid and critical aspect of...
Can You Overdose on Marijuana?
As a Boston medical marijuana doctor, patients sometimes ask me whether it is possible to fatally overdose on medical Cannabis. I can assure you with absolute confidence that you cannot accidentally kill yourself by using too much marijuana. However, because...
Can Medical Marijuana Get Contaminated by Other Substances?
In the rare event of Cannabis contamination, marijuana’s health benefits can turn into health hazards. To minimize your risk of encountering contaminated marijuana, you should purchase medical Cannabis from a regulated dispensary, and generally avoid growing your own...
What is the Best Strain of Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
Questions about “strains” inevitably arise in any conversation about medical marijuana. Patients want to know what types of strains exist, how different strains are priced, and whether a particular strain of Cannabis is best for their condition. I know it’s kind of...
Is it True that Marijuana is a Gateway Drug?
It’s a claim we’ve all heard marijuana opponents make: “You can’t legalize marijuana, because it’s a gateway drug. Once teens start using marijuana, it’s only a matter of time before they graduate to harder drugs like heroin, meth, and cocaine.” But is Cannabis...
Why You Should Avoid Making Your Own Marijuana Edibles at Home
With “weed cookbooks” getting more and more popular, patients sometimes ask me whether it’s a good idea to make homemade edibles, the way you might make your own Cannabis suppositories. I always tell these patients the same thing: leave the cooking to the pros. It’s...
Which is More Effective for Medical Marijuana Patients, THC or CBD?
Every medication has one or more active ingredients that are responsible for the drug’s efficacy. For example, the active ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen, which works to relieve pain and bring down fevers. The active ingredients in marijuana, or Cannabis, are...
