That’s where the use of a cannabis nurse comes in — a registered nurse whose responsibility is to guide patients through their decisions on how to go about consuming cannabis for medical use.”
Brandon Dunn, of Greenway magazine, recently met with April Hatch and Dedee Culley to talk about priorities in a medical market and they agree the priority is education.
“Most of the dispensaries are offering a private area to complete patient consultations in, have printed education, education online, but most of the education takes place when the patient is at the counter determining what products to select,” Hatch explained. “Some are also hosting patient educational events, which is a great opportunity to bring new patients to the dispensary. Some of these are more cannabis-community-focused, and some are more geared to the medical patients,” Hatch said.
For her part, Culley says that while many operators are going above and beyond, there are more who could do better. “Sadly, I see many operations meeting only minimal state requirements,” Culley said. “From a financial aspect, they tend to see the cost of having a healthcare professional available to patients as an expense only, so they don’t hire or partner with these individuals. The truth is that these professionals not only serve the patients but, so far, the statistics that we have shown that these patients tend to return time and time to that facility and spend more money over time.”
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Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis) plants both belong to the Cannabaceae family, Cannabis Sativa L species, but have vastly different uses. Hemp grows extremely fast and is used industrially to make paper, rope, textiles, and is even being used to make building blocks called hempcrete. Back in 1941, Henry Ford actually made a car from Hemp that ran off Hemp Ethanol!
Hemp CBD has to have a THC content of 0.3% or less to be legal. Marijuana, which I prefer to call Cannabis, is used for medicinal purposes and so-called “recreational” use. I like to consider that “adult use,”; i.e., adults who prefer to use Cannabis for relaxation, creativity, stress reduction, etc.
While both are called CBD (Cannabidiol), there is a difference between CBD products made from Hemp and those made from Cannabis. Both plants have terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids, but some hemp has a lower quantity of them. Cannabis CBD is cultivated to have high CBD content and THC below the 0.3% legal threshold. Because of its’ higher terpene, flavonoid, and other cannabinoids content, CBD-rich Cannabis is a much better choice for those who want a non-impairing medicinal benefit.
There are three types of CBD: Full Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum, and Isolate:
Full-Spectrum is extracted from flower and trim and contains the full array of cannabinoids & terpenes present in the hemp/cannabis flower, including THC. Science suggests this form of CBD is best for people who have no known issues with minuscule amounts of THC.
Broad-spectrum CBD products have NO THC present in the final product as the extract is processed to remove all THC. It’s suitable for people with a high sensitivity to THC. It also contains compounds and other cannabinoids from the Cannabis plant like CBC, CBN, and terpenes.
Isolate CBD is 99% pure and contains ONLY CBD. Isolates don’t include additional cannabinoids or other compounds, like terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids found in the Cannabis plant. The research indicates it’s not as effective as Full and Broad-Spectrum CBD due to their absence. However, for some people, this is a better choice.
Warning! Buying online from unknown companies can be risky due to the FDA’s lack of regulation and oversight! Recent study results on 240 CBD products purchased online, at gas stations, and grocery stores showed 70% were highly contaminated and contained exceedingly high lead levels. Some had other drugs added, i.e., cough syrup, synthetic cannabinoids, melatonin, etc. In 50% of the CBD tested, the dosage stated on the bottle didn’t match the contents; some contained NO CBD at all!
Taru Fisher, Healer Certified Medical Cannabis Wellness Advisor, NLP Health Practitioner & Coach
Copyright 2021 Jean Taru Fisher
Posted with permission
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Each method of consuming cannabis medicine has its own effect, even when using the same strain of cannabis. Why? Well, different methods involve different physiological pathways.
There’s no best delivery method as each has its usefulness, drawbacks, and therapeutic effects in certain situations. Here are the most common methods for consuming cannabis medicine.
Inhalation: Onset 1-5 minutes; Duration 1-6 hours
Positives: fast onset creates ease in consuming your correct dosage and it’s convenient. It’s also ideal for people with nausea, vomiting or other conditions that make swallowing difficult.
One drawback is that inhaled cannabis is more likely to cause cardiovascular side effects, has a shorter duration, and a higher abuse potential.
Herbal vaporizers using cannabis flower are considered a healthier way to consume cannabis because it greatly reduces the number of harmful substances created compared to smoking. The vapor produced is warm and non-irritating, with little to no smell.
Ingestion by Mouth: Onset within 1-2 hours; Duration 4-12 hours
Be very cautious when consuming edibles; start with an extremely small amount like 1 -2 milligrams. To avoid unpleasant after-effects, wait at least 2 hours before ingesting a second dose. If this small initial dose does what you want it to do, stick with it and don’t add another dose. If the effect isn’t strong enough, the next time you consume it, up the dose slightly by only 1 – 2 milligrams and continue to do so until you get a therapeutic effect. People new to cannabis should start SLOWLY with edibles.
Liquid Cannabis Extracts: Onset 10-45 minutes; Duration 2-8 hours
One of most versatile methods, this method works well for most people
Topicals (External; on skin): Onset and Duration Variable
Raw Cannabis (THCA): Onset 2-45 minutes; Duration 2-8 hours
Rectal (Cannabis Suppositories): Variable Onset & Duration
Be sure to consult with a qualified Medical Cannabis healthcare provider as well as your personal healthcare provider for more information and assistance.
Taru Fisher, Certified NLP Health Practitioner & NLP Coach
Healer Certified Medical Cannabis Wellness Advisor
Copyright 2021 Jean Taru Fisher
Used with permission
Abby Rowe, medical refuge from Missouri could be in good company as patient counts surpass 100k in her home state.
What does set Abby apart from many of the other patients is the rare connective tissue disorder she suffers from called Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of hereditary disorders of connective tissue that are varied in the ways they affect the body and in their genetic causes. The underlying concern is the abnormal structure or function of collagen and certain allied connective tissue proteins. The disorder, among other ways it ravages its sufferers, causes progressive pain, fatigue, and skin problems.
In an interview in May, Abby said, “In college, the physicality of going to class and studying in the library really started to take a toll on me. My doctors didn’t know how to treat me; it was a disease that they didn’t know much about.” She adds, “Now they know so much more, but at that point, they didn’t.” Abby clarifies that at this point in her early college experience, she was confused and suffering without guidance or understanding from many.
After a mutual friend suggested that she talk with a medical cannabis advocate, she started to open up to the idea of cannabis as medicine. It did benefit her. In fact, she eventually got off the other drugs that she says, “I didn’t need anyway,” and that were lowering her standard of living, causing her to live in a haze. She replaced those drugs with medical cannabis. But shortly after, a doctor told her she needed to seek alternative medicine and suggested she move to Colorado in order to legally medicate.
Abby ultimately made the decision to move so that she could seek the medical care that she desperately needed. She recalls that people called her a “medical refugee” when she moved from Missouri to Colorado around 2013. After five years, she then moved to New Hampshire, where she has been for nearly two years, another state in which medical marijuana is legal.
While she has found legal and safe access to medical cannabis in a different state, Abby looks forward to coming back to Missouri once marijuana is accessible. Given Missouri’s recently legalized medical cannabis program and slow-moving progress will soon ramp up as operators continue to come online and become fully operational. Abby hopes to come back to the state she loves once her needs can legally be met.