Compassionate, Patient-Centered Medical Care
Last week, the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced a health and safety advisory for a large number of cannabis products grown and produced by Tree of Wellness Inc., doing business as Tree of Wellness. The health and safety advisory, synonymous with a product …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 11/06/2017 in Medical Marijuana Most folks with a medical marijuana card have to travel outside of their home state from time to time. After all, medical marijuana patients go on work trips, visit loved ones and go on vacation like everyone else. But, since cannabis laws vary from state to state, it can be difficult …
Last week, Hoban Law Group announced a major international expansion, with new offices in Latin America and the European Union. The Denver-based law firm said they will have four new offices across the EU by late fall and two new offices in Latin America by spring of 2018. Bob Hoban, managing partner Bob Hoban, managing partner and co-founder of Hoban …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 10/16/2017 in Medical Marijuana When you opt to take medical marijuana to treat your symptoms, you need to be aware all medical cannabis products aren’t the same. There are many varieties, known as strains, from various areas of the world. The characteristics of each cannabis strain give it the unique properties that help treat various …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 10/19/2017 in Medical Marijuana For decades, sports athletes — particularly football players — have managed their pain with powerful prescription painkillers, post-game beers and OTC anti-inflammatories. The professional sport’s dependence on drugs to manage pain has now caused the Drug Enforcement Administration to open an investigation and may just be the subject of a federal …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 10/20/2017 in Medical Marijuana When Dr. Steven Pergam and his team from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center set out to learn more about medical marijuana and its usage among cancer patients, they were unsure about what they’d find. What they discovered both surprised — and concerned — them as they noted a high interest …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 10/24/2017 in Medical Marijuana People who are experiencing chronic pain may go many years before finding relief, jumping from one painkiller to another. The pain can incapacitate at times and can affect all aspects of a patient’s life. Everyday simple tasks, like tying your shoes or buttoning your shirt, can be a struggle. And, after …
A poll conducted by the American Legion, a U.S. veteran’s organization, found that 92 percent of veteran households support research into medical cannabis therapies for mental and physical conditions. Moreover, another 83 percent of the 1,300 respondents supported federal legalization of medical cannabis, and 82 percent wanted medical cannabis as a legal treatment option. According to the survey results, 60 percent …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 10/27/2017 in Medical Marijuana After an intense workout, sore muscles are a given. Products are available at every drug store and market claiming to help with aching muscles and some work — to a point. Topicals infused with marijuana are assisting patients across the country with issues like inflammation and arthritis. But could applying these …
Poland’s medical cannabis laws have taken effect and cannabis-derived products will be available in the nation’s pharmacies after they are registered with the Office for Registration of Medical Products, according to a Radio Poland report. The Polish Pharmaceutical Chamber estimated that 300,000 patients could be eligible under the regime, which includes chronic pain, drug-resistant epilepsy, multiple sclerosis symptoms, and chemotherapy-induced …
