Science & Research
Learning How Cannabis & Opioids Interact With Dr. Adie Poe
Curious about the interactions between cannabis and opioids? Meet Dr. Adie Poe, Ph.D., a neuroscientist who has spent 13 years researching the synergistic relationship between …
Is Getting a Contact High From Cannabis Smoke a Myth?
Twenty years ago, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati made headlines at the Winter Olympics when he won the first gold medal in his sport. But he …
How Cannabis Can Keep You Healthy Via Your Gut Microbiome
Since the early 2000s, our knowledge on the gut microbiome has soared: We now know that microbes in our digestive system can influence our immune …
Studies Find Cannabis Can Protect Drinkers’ Livers
Cannabis and alcohol are the two most popular recreational substances around, so it’s not unusual to see the two consumed together. Still, news about the …
Cannabis, not Opioids: HelloMD’s Pamela Hadfield on NowThis
HelloMD’s co-founder Pamela Hadfield is featured in a NowThis op-ed video, “Medical Cannabis Could Help Solve the Opioid Crisis.” In the video, she shares how …
How Do SSRIs & Other Drug Types Interact With Cannabis?
Cannabis has an abundance of healing properties. So many, in fact, that some people are able to reduce their use of many prescription medications while …
Can I use cbd before surgery where anesthesia will be administered
Hello, There are no established guidelines regarding the matter. However, if vaping the oil and undergoing general anesthesia, in order to reduce the chance of …
I am have currently just weened myself off all opioid medications first time in 9 years.
"I am in Ohio and our program keeps getting pushed back. Now I can’t function. Migraines, vertigo and chronic leg pain have made me housebound …
What Are Cannabis Flavonoids & Are They Good for You?
When we talk about the chemical constituents in cannabis, cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) often get all of the attention—as do terpenes like …
Study Shows Medical Marijuana Improves Brain Function
We’ve all heard the saying that consuming marijuana will kill brain cells and make you stupid. But what does the science actually say? What happens …
Started taking hemp derived CBD oil and experienced sedation and impairment like a subtle high
"I’m taking the CBD oil to help with depression and while I’m weening off Zoloft. Wondering why I experienced a high and sedation when CBD …
can I get certified if I'm currently taking an opioid medication?
Hello, Taking opiates would not preclude you from obtaining a medical cannabis recommendation. In fact, cannabis should help pain patients reduce the dose of or …