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...
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,...
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...
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,...
Finding the right dose of a new medication can be tricky. Too little, and you won’t get the relief you’re looking for. Too much, and you can experience undesirable side effects that outweigh the advantages of taking the medication in the first...
E-cigarettes have become very popular during the past decade, and marijuana product manufacturers have seized on the trend. Many sell THC-containing Cannabis oil that can be used in portable “vape pens,” which many people like because they are...
