Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Blog
Interactions Between Cannabis and Common Prescription Medications
Although cannabis-based medicines like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are generally considered to be well-tolerated and safe, it is simply false that these compounds are entirely harmless, especially for those who take multiple other medications to...
How Can Dementia Patients Benefit From Medical Cannabis?
Although just a decade ago marijuana was illegal across the United States, medical cannabis is now legal in 36 states, and just in December 2020 the House of Representatives voted in favor of legalization at the federal level. Although medical marijuana is still not...
Cannabis Specialist or Pot Doc? It’s About Proper Medical Care
by Jill Becker, MD “Every patient deserves a doctor who cares about their health.” ~Jordan Tishler, MD “I really don’t know what the difference is between a cannabis specialist and a pot doctor.” So began my conversation with the head of...
Can You Develop a Tolerance to CBD?
Over the past two years or so, cannabidiol (CBD) has become all the rage. Available CBD products and articles expounding on the benefits of CBD are widely available. During COVID-19 we have seen the emergence of articles suggesting that CBD can boost your immune...