In early October, President Biden announced that he is issuing a blanket pardon for every person who has been convicted of “simple possession,” a legal term, under federal and DC law. The Justice Department is currently working on the administrative process that will make this
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Archive: March 2023
Marijuana Regulation in the US
It seems like it’s been a long time since the first state passed legislation about marijuana – probably a lot longer than you think. During the Victorian era you could get marijuana tinctures in any drug store, and marijuana was used medicinally in different solutions.
Medical Marijuana Helps Your Body & Mind
More than two-thirds of US states agree that medical marijuana is useful for helping a variety of chronic ailments, from cancer to joint pain to cachexia and more. But as we venture farther into research on the medicinal benefits of marijuana, the medical community is
Why Does Medical Marijuana Work So Well for Pain?
A quick look at Ohio’s list of conditions approved for medical marijuana treatment will show you that many conditions have something in common: major symptoms include chronic, often severe, pain. From long-term pain from Crohn’s, cancer, Huntington’s, or MS, medical marijuana has proven effective at
Medical Marijuana and the Lasting Effects of Trauma
When we think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often, veterans reliving the horrors of war are the first thing to come to mind. And veterans are an extremely important demographic that needs comprehensive wellness treatment for reducing the symptoms of PTSD. However, veterans aren’t the
The Latest in Medical Marijuana: Munchies Without the High
The more medical marijuana becomes a player in the medical field, with regard to treating symptoms of chronic ailments like epilepsy, cancer, HIV and chronic pain, scientists are getting creative in their research. For decades, growers and consumers of marijuana, legal or not, have bred
How to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card and What to do Once You’ve Got it
Medical marijuana has been legal in Ohio for almost four years now, and every few months the laws open up even more. And so do more medical marijuana clinics and dispensaries. But the process of getting an Ohio MMJ card is kind of convoluted. So,
A New Study Concerns Medical Marijuana Doctors: The Effects of Marijuana Withdrawal
Pain management is one of the most common reasons people give for using medical marijuana. Indeed, it is one of the conditions recognized by the State of Ohio as being treatable with medical marijuana. But a recent study should give medical marijuana patients and their
Consume CBD Oil? Why You Might Fail a Drug Test
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
Reasons to Switch from Pharmaceuticals to Medical Marijuana
Dr. Blatman wrote the following piece which was originally published in the Alternative Patient Treatment Directory website. — For many people medical marijuana may be a much better alternative for pain relief than opioids or other pharmaceuticals. Marijuana has fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals used to treat
Introducing Evolve NanoSerum — the Hand Lotion of Medical Marijuana
In the 21st Century, there are so many ways to ingest medical cannabis. Though you cannot technically smoke it legally in Ohio under Ohio’s medical marijuana guidelines, you can vape it, take it as a tincture, eat it, or use it as an oil or
Could Liking Ohio Football Qualify for Medical Marijuana? Fans Think So
Don’t count on being a Browns or Bengals fan being approved as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, but at least some amused and beleaguered fans thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. It’s hilarious, but true: Some fans with a sense of humor submitted a
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.
Scientists Found a Medical Cannabis Compound to Have Great Potential in Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic cancer is rare, but deadly. It makes up just 3% of cancer cases, yet as many as 20% of those afflicted with it will survive their first year, and only 8% survive more than 5. In fact, pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the
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
Dr. Blatman Interviewed on WLWT About Medical Marijuana For Treatment of Autism and Anxiety in Ohio
8/21/19 Dr. Blatman was recently interviewed by Todd Dykes on WLWT about an Ohio Medical Board Subcommittee’s decision NOT to recommend Medical Marijuana for Anxiety and Autism, an idea they originally supported back in May. You can view the video interview that was broadcast last