September is Self Improvement Month. It is easy to forget to care for yourself when you are busy caring for others. However, it is essential to remember that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. This blog post will explore the importance of self-care and how you can care for yourself …
Marijuana remains illegal on the federal level. However, recreational and medical cannabis ballot initiatives seek to make it available to people on a state-by-state basis. Arizona, Mississippi, New Jersey, Montana, and South Dakota residents voted on cannabis legalization measures this past election day — and every measure passed. Here’s what you need to know: Arizona: …
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As the Federal government aims to reduce opioid abuse and overdose, the Drug Enforcement Administration has announced lower quotas for opioid production. In a similar vein, the DEA has recommended higher production quotes for cannabis that is used for Federal research purposes. At Access Marijuana RX, our experienced, caring physicians want to help you determine …
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In the United States, opioid overdose is currently killing 115 people every day, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. These overdoses include all types of opioids, such as heroin, Vicodin®, OxyContin® and fentanyl. Here are more statistics from the NIDA: About 21-29 percent of people who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse …
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If you’ve decided to find effective relief of painful symptoms, medical marijuana in Florida may be something you are considering. Make 2018 the year you alleviate your symptoms. Below are some of the basics you may want to keep in mind as you plan ahead. Will my condition be covered? Only certain health conditions are …
A study released April 1, 2017, found an association between medical marijuana policies and reductions in opioid-pain-reliever hospitalizations. It also found no association between medical marijuana policies and marijuana-related hospitalizations. Could this mean there is a cause-and-effect relationship between legalizing medical marijuana and reducing opioid-related hospitalizations? Potentially, but much more research is needed. Research like …
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With the passage of Amendment 2, Floridians experiencing pain and other health problems can receive medical cannabis, delivered right to their doorstep. If you are someone living with Crohn’s disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS or one of the other qualifying conditions, you know that pain can be debilitating. Chronic pain can make it impossible to leave the …
Dozens of Tampa Bay residents crowded the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Tuesday to learn more about the benefits of medical marijuana. The discussion, which touched on the history of medical cannabis and a breakdown of Amendment 2, was led by Cleveland Clinic-trained physician and founder of Access Marijuana RX (AMRX), Lora L. Brown, …
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With the expansion of Florida’s medical marijuana law taking effect, St. Petersburg-based physician and founder of Access Marijuana RX, Lora L. Brown MD, will host mobile Compassionate Use medical marijuana clinics throughout the state for patients wanting relief from debilitating diseases or conditions as outlined by the newly passed amendment. Conditions that qualify for low-THC …
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