This past June, Ohio announced the addition of 3 new conditions to its list of approved conditions for medical marijuana use. Huntington’s disease, terminal illness, and spasticity were approved by the state for medical marijuana use. This brings Ohio’s list of qualifying conditions to 25 in total. About Ohio’s Approved Conditions Update The Ohio Medical […]
Category Archives: About Medical Marijuana
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Jul
Jul
Medical marijuana has been used medicinally for centuries. However, it wasn’t until the past 100 years that debate about it started. Today, it’s once again growing in popularity and effectiveness as natural alternative medicine. Medical marijuana is used to treat a slew of conditions characterized by severe chronic pain and other unpleasant symptoms that affect […]
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Historically, many workplaces have had strict policies prohibiting marijuana accommodation in employees, even with medical marijuana prescriptions. Those who would otherwise benefit from using medical marijuana to manage chronic issues worry about discrimination. Or even that they wouldn’t be able to get a job, they are highly qualified because of their alternative methods for managing […]
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Apr
Can Medical Marijuana be Used for Migraines? Anyone who has ever experienced a migraine can tell you that it’s much more than just a dreadful headache, despite what some may think. They are incredibly debilitating and persistent. While many people only experience migraines once in a blue moon, some, unfortunately, get them chronically, sometimes having […]
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Feb
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For those new to medical marijuana in Ohio, welcome! Working with your doctor, you may be on your ideal path to treating chronic conditions and living your healthiest life possible. Patients report many benefits of medical marijuana, from treating chronic inflammation and relieving insomnia to reducing many cancer-related severe symptoms, such as nausea and chronic […]
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Today, there’s a growing body of evidence supporting medical marijuana’s (MM) potential to improve patients’ quality of life. For those suffering from serious conditions – Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, Parkinson’s, MS, and more – medical marijuana may be a natural therapy that works in tandem with standardized medicines. Many find that combining certified […]
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Aug
Aug
Whether you have Parkinson’s disease (PD) or you’re watching one of your loved ones live with it, it’s a terrible place to be. Doctors tell us the neurodegenerative disorder impairs dopamine-producing neurons. These neurons are predominantly located in the brain and, if impaired, the result is a ‘ripple effect’ throughout the body. For those living […]
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Medical marijuana is an increasingly popular and natural alternative therapy for relieving pain, improving mood, and promoting sleep. Many users also report that medical marijuana can ease discomfort from many severe conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, Parkinson’s, MS, and much more. Medical Marijuana in Ohio In Ohio, we’re fortunate to have […]
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When it comes to cancer, most of us would do just about anything to help ourselves and our loved ones ease discomfort and pain during the treatment process. And in Ohio, our cancer-fighting roots run deep. The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) is just one example of our state’s premium cancer resources. Our […]
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Chronic pain is the body’s way of telling us that something’s not right. Whether an acute accident or ongoing illness, pain is the most common reason people see a doctor or seek medical treatment. In fact, in 2018, the CDC concluded that an estimated 50 million Americans, or just over 20% of people, suffer from […]