No one can argue with the standard advice to women who are pregnant: don’t ingest anything you don’t need. That advice certainly includes alcohol and tobacco, probably coffee and possibly …
Bad Science: Lies Still Used to Justify Restrictive Cannabis Policies
Drug policy, like any other public policy, should be informed by science, not by political agenda or financial gain. Also, when shown to be factually wrong, ineffective and/or counter-productive, it …
Ask Dr. Dave: How do I know how to dose myself with cannabis for cerebral palsy pain?
Dear Dr. Dave, I have a 23-year-old son with cerebral palsy. His leg muscles are very stiff and he has difficulty walking. To help with pain and stiffness, we are …
Ask Dr. Dave: Does marijuana in my blood make me an impaired driver?
Dear Dr. Dave, My husband was in a car accident that occurred at 5 p.m. He hadn’t smoked since the night before, at around 9pm. The police charged him with …
Why Do Bad Science and Lies Still Guide Cannabis Policy?
Drug policy, like any other public policy, should be informed by science, not by political agenda or financial gain. Also, when shown to be factually wrong, ineffective and/or counter-productive, it …
Groundbreaking Cannabis Study Launches at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have launched a groundbreaking study to research the benefits and harms of medical cannabis. The study is the first of its kind …
Keep Kratom Legal – The DEA is at it again…
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is at it again, creating a problem where none exists, and I often wonder if this in order to provide justification for the existence of …
Touring Cannabis Conference for Healthcare Professionals Kicks Off in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV (October 5th – 7th, 2017) Cannabis Nurses Network (CNN) is producing, the first ever 5.33 CEU Nursing accredited program, as the first installment in their national educational …
Dr. Oz Apologizes For His Role In The Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Mehmet Oz, better known as “Dr. Oz”, is more than just a TV personality. Dr. Oz has been a professor at the Department of Surgery at Columbia University since …
Cannabis Nurses Network Conference 2017
When: October 5th-7th, 2017 | UNLV Las Vegas, NV Mission: Empowering Nurses through Education, Opportunity, Recognition, and Advocacy Click here to register online! The mission of this conference is to …
Do I need specific THC/CBD ratios to treat ADHD and autism with cannabis?
Dear Dr. Dave, I have a 9-year-old boy with mild ADHD and mild autism. I am interested in medical cannabis. I live in Cyprus, where it is illegal, but I …
No Cost Arkansas Medical Cannabis Evaluations For Low-Income Patients
As the stigma slowly melts away, cannabis remains federally illegal. Insurance companies fearful of repercussions are not covering medical cannabis. Doctors in these insurance networks are refusing to recommend this …