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Cannabis is Neither an Over-The-Counter Medication Nor a Supplement

Cannabis is Neither an Over-The-Counter Medication Nor a Supplement

The cannabis industry, in its quest to sell ever more products, is working hard to confuse the national conversation with parallels to over-the-counter medication (OTC) and supplements.  Not only are these two product categories really quite different and the way...
Medical Cannabis is Slipping Away: Good for Industry, Bad for Patients

Medical Cannabis is Slipping Away: Good for Industry, Bad for Patients

The recent trend towards merging the medical and recreational cannabis sectors has raised concerns about the negative consequences for patients. This transition, largely driven by economic motivations, poses significant risks to those who rely on cannabis for medical...
Doctors Do Know Best (Compared to Budtenders)

Doctors Do Know Best (Compared to Budtenders)

Patients are on the receiving end of a lot of advice these days, much of it is wrong and serves only the interests of the seller.  Nowhere is this more true than in the cannabis industry, where budtenders are often seen as the primary source of guidance.  In...
Is It Safe To Be In The State Cannabis Registry?

Is It Safe To Be In The State Cannabis Registry?

This has started coming up again with my patients, so let’s nip it in the bud, shall we?  Is it safe to be listed as a patient in your state medical cannabis registry? The short answer is yes.  Read on for more details.  Nobody likes the idea of...
Wellness Isn’t a Thing

Wellness Isn’t a Thing

Please don’t get me started on “wellness”.  OK, now you’ve got me going.  I admit I got sucked into this trap many years ago when I started my practice, but I’ve come to understand that wellness is pure-baloney...