Patients

Veteran’s advocacy organizations are blazing the trail to overcoming treatment denials, fear of losing benefits, and stalled legislative action. Here Eryck Stamper, Jose Belen, Michael Krawitz, and Ron Millward share their stories.

Realm of Caring is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that conducts their own research such as their endeavor of the Observational Research Registry (ORR) study. They are also involved in advocacy work to help battle the stigma surrounding cannabis. In this interview, Nicolas Schlienz, PhD, Research Director at Realm of Caring, discusses the organization’s efforts to educate the public and healthcare professionals on the research being done on medical cannabis.

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Overview of the October/November issue

Nique Pichette, MSN, RN, is a two-time breast cancer survivor who shares her unique journey to find healing with medical cannabis and the life-changing impact it had on her both personally and professionally.

California (CA) Governor Gavin Newsom (D), recently signed a medical cannabis bill, also known as “Ryan’s Law,” into law. Entitled from this new legislation, hospitals are now required to permit medical cannabis use by severely ill patients, if they opt to do so.

Medical cannabis is gaining popularity as a treatment alternative for a variety of health issues. The stigma attached to cannabis is still present, but as more research is done, people can see the positives associated with the medicinal plant. Here, Joseph Mazza Jr., Founder and CEO of Compassionate Clinics of America (CCOA), discusses the organization's role in patient affairs, cannabis education, and advocacy work for the industry.

The publication's first and second print issues were nominated in the "Eddies-Magazine Launch-B2B” category of the annual awards program.

Recently, the National Assembly of Panama voted to approve the legalization of medical cannabis, becoming the First Nation in Central America to do so.

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Welcome to the third issue of Cannabis Patient Care! The focus of this edition is seizure disorders.

Two medical cannabis patients—Vanessa Jones and Deborah McCauley—share their stories about choosing cannabis for epilepsy treatment.

Pepper Hernandez, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, board-certified holistic health practitioner, PhD in transpersonal psychology, and the CEO and founder of the Cannabis Holistic Institute, shares her experiences as a medical cannabis patient turned educator.

Artelo Biosciences, Inc., recently announced the publication of study results in the peer-reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, comparing the in vitro effects of purified natural and synthetic forms of cannabidiol (CBD) to establish any pharmacological difference in human cell lines.

WeedMD, a federally licensed producer and distributor or medical-grade cannabis, will be rebranding as Entourage Health Corp. over the next few months.

Here, Otha Smith discusses the Tetragram app, which allows users to track cannabis products enabling them to find the best products that suit their needs.

As successful owners of the medical cannabis dispensary Greenhouse Wellness, Gina Dubbé and OBGYN Dr. Leslie Apgar share their history and future plans.

Cannabis Patient Care™ is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jeff Konin to its editorial advisory board (EAB).

British Journal of Pharmacology published a study' findings that highlighted the ability of Neuropathix’s patented compound KLS-13019 to prevent and reverse chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in mice.

The publication's first print issue was nominated in the Best Subject-Related Package category of the annual awards program.

Eight distinguished individuals from across the United States will assemble to aid in the publication's fulfillment of its editorial mission to educate the medical community on cannabis treatments.

Brendan McKernan and his father Richard found their way to medical cannabis almost as a last resort, but the plant became a turning point in their lives and careers that led to them down a road to help others.

JMCC Group partners with LYPHE Group Limited to serve medical cannabis patients in the United Kingdom.

Diane Scott, owner-CEO and Chair of JMCC, recently spoke with us about the medical cannabis landscape, the important research her company is involved in, the roles women play in the industry, and more.

The proceeds raised from the special Veterans Day webcast will help support the families of America's fallen military heroes.