Can taking CBD oil cause you to test positive for marijuana? It’s possible — and certainly a legal conundrum since taking CBD oils, tinctures, and other products ranging from gum to teas have become legal in the State of Ohio. Since these CBD products are
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Archive: May 2021
Could Medical Marijuana Have Saved John Belushi?
Can medical marijuana help in the healing process? Is it effective pain management? Can it be used to treat chronic pain, fibromyalgia, serious knee and joint pain? I certainly think so. I’ve personally seen its benefits in my Cincinnati patients. But don’t just take my
Yes, Most Medical Marijuana Patients Use It to Treat Pain
Can medical marijuana be used to treat chronic pain? Absolutely! “Pain that is either chronic and severe or intractable” is one of the 23 conditions recognized by the State of Ohio as being treatable with medical cannabis. In fact, most people who use medical cannabis
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Recommendation (Prescription) in 4 Easy Steps
How do you get a medical marijuana prescription in the State of Ohio? You don’t — technically. But what you can get is the next best thing — a medical marijuana recommendation from a medical marijuana doctor certified by the state to make such recommendations.
Considering Medical Marijuana? Why CBD Strains Work Best for Pain
Are you one of the 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain symptoms? Pain can range from minor to debilitating. In extreme cases, it can significantly limit your ability to enjoy life and even function normally. Traditional medicine treats severe pain symptoms with opioids
How Much CBD Should You Take? A Guide to Finding Your Sweet Spot
If you use medical marijuana, particularly CBD oil, pills, tinctures and flowers, you may wonder what’s the perfect dosage for your condition? That depends on a variety of factors, including your pain and condition, body weight and metabolism, tolerance and physiology, as well as preference.
If Approved, New Conditions Could Double Medical Marijuana Eligibility
In the state of Ohio, the number of recognized ailments for cannabis treatment — and the percentage of the population that qualify for a medical marijuana recommendation — could have widely broadened, if state officials had agreed on new guidelines. An advisory committee for the
Ohio Among States Cracking Down on CBD Sales
We recently wrote about how the nation’s Farm Bill, signed by President Trump at the end of last year, and how it effectively ended CBD prohibition by classifying it as hemp if it met a low enough THC ratio. The catch is cities and states
Dr. Blatman Is a Certified Medical Marijuana Doctor
Dr. Blatman has been a Certified Medical Marijuana Doctor since the beginning of the Ohio program. Blatman Health and Wellness Center is excited to announce that our founder and medical director, Dr. Blatman, is an officially certified medical marijuana doctor under the Ohio Medical Marijuana
Ohio Rolls Out First Legal Marijuana Sales
It’s official. Medical marijuana is available for legal sale in Ohio. Legal sales of medical marijuana began Jan. 15 at four retail dispensaries: CY+ and Ohio Valley Natural Relief in Wintersville, The Botanist in Canton and The Forest Sandusky in Sandusky. “We’re excited to have
Legal Cannabis Costs Ohio Big
Ohio’s medical marijuana program is still underway, with set-up costs expected to exceed $11 million over the next two years. Regulators recently petitioned for and received approval for an additional $6 million – an amount that will help pay for a seed-to-sale tracking system and