Depression

Marijuana for the Masses

Why did cannabis become so popular in the 1960s? And why is it even more popular today?

Once confined to America’s lower socioeconomic strata, the illicit weed smoked by marginalized Mexicans and African-Americans jumped its racial boundaries and found favor among white middle class youth during the social tumult loosely known as “the Sixties.”

Cannabis, Mood & Depression

Linda A. Parker explains the mood enhancing and anti-depressant qualities of CBD and THC.

CBD: The Cinderella Molecule

High Times article by Martin A Lee highlights the breakthrough research on CBD, and how it has revolutionized the story of cannabis medicine.

Cannabis in the Treatment of Age-Related Pain

medical marijuana patient survey for age related pain

Survey results demonstrated that cannabis appears to be an effective pain management tool with few negative side effects. The study also found that a significant decrease in opiate usage among elderly patients while taking medical cannabis.

Cannabis Better than Big Pharma for PTSD

A recent Care by Design survey of 300 patients suggests that cannabis is better than Big Pharma meds for PTSD issues.

Cannabis Therapeutics: Dr. Bonni Goldstein

Using cannabis medicine for intractable epilepsy, cancer, autism, and mental health conditions.

Illuminating Results of CBD Patient Survey

Care By Design surveyed thousands of patients who had been using CBD-rich cannabis medicines for over 30 days. They asked patients what they were taking CBD-rich cannabis for, the ratio of CBD-to-THC they were using, and about its impact on pain, discomfort, energy, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Here’s what they learned:

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder associated with widespread pain in the muscles and bones, areas of tenderness, and general fatigue. There isn’t a clear known cause, and fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed as another disease.

Depression

Depression is a serious condition that can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and decrease one’s ability to function. Symptoms include fatigue, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, loss of enjoyment, appetite changes, changes in sleep patterns, and thoughts of suicide.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in your mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms can include mood swings, risk taking behaviors, disorganized things, restlessness, and self-harm.