Despite the fact that the Drug Enforcement Agency categorizes marijuana as a schedule I drug, one that has no accepted medical use, a majority of Americans have thought medical pot should be legal since the 1990’s and a majority now support recreational legalization as well. Many researchers have identified some fascinating potential benefits of medical marijuana so…
As per the house bill 766, yes, seizures are a main qualifying indication to see a medical marijuana doctor and get a medical marijuana card in North Carolina. However, the state only permits very limited medical cannabis usage. North Carolina legalized medical marijuana in 2015 through House Bill 766 (the North Carolina Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act). Per…
WHAT IS PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of Americans every year. Sparked by a traumatic event, symptoms of PTSD may include flashbacks, irritability, depression, and more. While this condition may be difficult to live with, multiple treatment options are available to patients. In addition to medication, therapy, and other…
What medical conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card in North Carolina? Below is a list of conditions outlined by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to get the medical marijuana program started. We do suspect they will add to the list of medical conditions as we go. Please note this…
Marijuana’s official designation as a Schedule 1 drug something with “no currently accepted medical use” means it’s pretty tough to study. Yet both a growing body of research and numerous anecdotal reports link cannabis with several health benefits, including pain relief and helping with certain forms of epilepsy. In addition, researchers say there are many other…