Cannabis, like many medications including common ones like SSRIs, benzodiazepines, opioids, and others, can cause dependence. This sounds like a bad thing, and it can be. It is often confused with addiction, which is more commonly recognized as something...
Much has been made in the lay-press about the safety of cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD). Compared to some medications, cannabis and CBD are, in fact, very safe. However, as we gain more rigorous understanding of these medications, it is clear that they are...
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...
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...
