Showing posts with label federal. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Legal Battle To Keep Medicaid & Cannabis treatments


Ashley Weber is a legal cannabis patient in Colorado. Ten years ago, an accident with a drunk driver put her in a wheelchair.

Ashley lives in public housing. They require that she submit all of her medical expenses. Being that her cannabinoid medications are a significant part of her expenses, she included them. The housing authority used this to issue her and eviction notice.
Fortunately for all disabled cannabis users, Ashley fought for her rights and set a national precedent. We're CPN Institute. We're a national, cannabis educational organization, empowering patients to take a leading role in their healthcare.
Join us, become a member. Give, so we can do more... so much more.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

WedMD: Medical Marijuana FAQ


What is medical marijuana?

Medical marijuana uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions. It's basically the same product as recreational marijuana, but it's taken for medical purposes. 

The marijuana plant contains more than 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. Each one has a different effect on the body. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the main chemicals used in medicine. THC also produces the "high" people feel when they smoke marijuana or eat foods containing it. 
What is medical marijuana used for? 

Medical Marijuana: What Does It Treat?

Medical marijuana is used to treat a number of different conditions, including: