{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis/3","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12317-markdown","title":"How do I get a medical marijuana card?  ","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-medical-marijuana-card","content":"\"I tried to do this online with you guys a number of months ago, but there was some glitch and I never followed up. I’ve been getting your emails all this time and have decided I’d like to give it another try. I’ve been advised by friends here in Chico that it is still best to have an ID card even though it is now legal in California (because of the price differential). Thanks for your help!\"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nButte County is one of the multiple counties in California that has yet to establish adult-use recreational marijuana laws, so some locations in your area may still require a medical card. \n\nIf you were interested in obtaining your medical marijuana card, you can sign into your HelloMD account that you started and pick up right where you left off! Everything remains saved so that you can leave and return if necessary. \n\nAs long as you have access to a device with a video camera - such as a smartphone, tablet or camera-enabled laptop or desktop, you can meet with one of our doctors online. The consultation will take approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on how many questions you have for the doctor. \n\nIf you run into any glitches during the process, please use our customer service chat located in the bottom corner of the HelloMD website - it's a small blue circle that has a white square inside it. Feel free to message us there and we will be able to assist you with getting into your consultation. We will mail out a hard copy and photo ID of your medical card as well as email you a digital copy you can use immediately after meeting with the doctor. \n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12313-markdown","title":"I am currently a Florida resident, medical marijuana has just become legal here do you know or guide me in rite direction to obtain a subscription for medical Mj","slug":"i-am-currently-a-florida-resident-medical-marijuana-has-just-become-legal-here-do-you-know-or-guide-me-in-rite-direction-to-obtain-a-subscription-for-medical-mj","content":"\"@\"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nThere are a few steps you must take before you can obtain a medical marijuana card in Florida. \n\nFirst, you will need to obtain medical documents confirming you have a qualifying condition. You will also need a signed physicians statement confirming that you are eligible for medical cannabis. Please make sure this signature comes from a doctor you have met with for a minimum of three months. \n\nOnce you have obtained your medical documents and signed statement, you will need to provide this information to your medical marijuana doctor for your consultation. If you are approved, the physician will submit your application to the Compassionate Care Registry. \n\nFrom there, you will need to go online and complete the application process. There is a $75 application fee. Once submitted, it can take upwards of two months for the Florida Department of Health to review your applications. \n\nPlease check out this article below for more information on obtaining your medical card in Florida. \n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12290-markdown","title":" Do CBDs cause thinning of the blood?","slug":"do-cbds-cause-thinning-of-the-blood","content":"\"I had to get a colonoscopy, and my doctor said to stop taking blood thinners before the procedure.  He sent a list of blood thinners including ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.  But CBDs were not on the list, and I read somewhere that CBDs are blood thinners, so I stopped taking them.  When I asked my doctor if CBDs were blood thinners, he said, I have no idea, ask the dispensary people.  When I asked the dispensary people, they said, I don’t know, ask your doctor.  Hmmm.  Seems like there is a hole where cannabis knowledge should be.  Can you tell me the potency of CBD blood thinner properties in edibles?  Would they make a difference before an operation?  How many CBDs can you take a day?  Do they thin your blood vessels?\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nUnless you're taking high amounts of CBD per day with a blood thinner, such as Warfarin, you should be ok.  Two pre-clinical trials evaluated the effects CBD, THC and CBN  had on blood clotting. Researches found that, THC and CBN significantly hindered the clotting response, while CBD had little effect. \nI hope this helps!\nhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711306000407\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16644197\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12285-markdown","title":"What are the side effects of getting high?","slug":"what-are-the-side-effects-of-getting-high","content":"\"What Are The Symptoms  of Being High on Marijuana?    \"\n_____________________\n  \nAlthough some people choose to consume cannabis recreationally and get ‘high’ (feeling euphoric); medical cannabis is prescribed for its therapeutic benefits. Marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help manage symptoms of a range of illnesses.  The euphoric feeling from cannabis is caused by the THC concentration in the consumed cannabis.  Misuse of THC may result in cannabis intoxication. Factors like age, individual sensitivity to cannabis, cannabis strain, mode of consumption, and other factors also affect cannabis intoxication. Symptoms of cannabis intoxication include tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, increased respiratory rate, ataxia, nystagmus, CNS depression, dysphoria, agitation, prolonged delirium, lethargy, slurred speech, hyperemesis, red eye, dry mouth, hyperkinesis, chest pain, stroke-like symptoms, etc. Some of these symptoms may require emergency room visit. \n\nYemisiNP\n_____________________\n Marijuana has both short-and long-term effects on the brain. The sensation of \" high\" is produced by overstimulation of the brain  parts that contain the highest number of CB1 receptors by  THC (mainly)  and a few other marijuana components (like CBN and THCV). This frequent and prolong overstimulation of the brain receptors can negatively impact cognitive and mental brain functioning especially in those whose brain is not fully developed  (children teens and early adults).  This impact can result in a significant decline in general knowledge, executive functioning and in verbal ability.   Higher THC levels may also mean a greater risk for addiction if people are regularly exposing themselves to high doses.  \n\nkrabell14","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12275-markdown","title":"Top Cannabis Strains for Diabetes?","slug":"top-cannabis-strains-for-diabetes","content":"\"THCV Cannabis Strains   Show Promising Results for Diabetics.    \"\n_____________________\n \nDoug’s Varin strain has high THCV, which is thought to lower blood sugar levels and improve fasting insulin levels. Harlequin is another strain that can be helpful for diabetic patients. It contains higher CBD and lower THC. The high CBD provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which are desirable effects in the context of hyperglycemia. If you gear towards strains containing THCV and/or CBD, then you are most likely to benefit from improved glycemic control (Jadoon et al., 2016). See link to review a study done by Jadoon et al. (2016) regarding this: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/39/10/1777.long\n\nLonah NP","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12273-markdown","title":"How do Make A Marijuana Face Mask?","slug":"how-do-make-a-marijuana-face-mask","content":"\" Cannabis is an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever and needs to be in your next DIY face mask. Tons of beauty products in the market are already full of hemp oil, a natural derivative from the cannabis seed. \"\n_____________________\nI strongly believe that we can use CBD oil in the face mask products . Its anti-inflammatory properties can play beneficial role in the treatment of Akne Vulgaris and Rosecea.  CBD oil is a great moisturizer and sealant for just about any skin type. It's non-comedogenic which means it can  moisturize your skin  without clogging your pores. Even oily skin types can benefit from adding a CBD oil-based moisturizer into daily skin care as it balances out the skin and helps it regulate oil production. You can prepare your own products, for example - infused honey or olive / coconut oil as a base for your masks and creams. \n\nkrabell14","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12270-markdown","title":"Is there a written protocol for using marijuana to wean off of medication","slug":"is-there-a-written-protocol-for-using-marijuana-to-wean-off-of-medication","content":"\"Tramadol, specifically \n\n\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nIt is imperative that you follow your prescribing physician's schedule, and that you inform your physician about your plans to incorporate cannabis into your detox.\nCannabis should help alleviate some of the symptoms of withdrawal, including insomnia, anxiety, nausea, dysphoric mood and irritability.\nHow to use cannabis during a detox is mostly dependent on the patient: basically use what is necessary to alleviate symptoms, while balancing efficacy with side effects and lifestyle.  Most patients do best with indica or indica-dominant hybrid strains, or with products containing similar amounts of CBD and THC, e.g. 1CBD:1THC or 2CBD:1THC. \nI hope this helps!\n\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12269-markdown","title":"Is there a written protocol to using marijuana to wean off of tramadol","slug":"is-there-a-written-protocol-to-using-marijuana-to-wean-off-of-tramadol","content":"\"@\"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12268-markdown","title":"Does vaping cannabis using a cartridge (like ABX, etc.) risk damage to tissues like throat and lungs?","slug":"does-vaping-cannabis-using-a-cartridge-like-abx-etc-risk-damage-to-tissues-like-throat-and-lungs","content":"\"I haven’t seen research on this and would like to. \n\"\n_____________________\nWhile vaping is a great alternative to smoking, it can have negative effects on the respiratory system. The most important question to ask is \"what exactly am I vaping?\". What kind of extract and what kind of a solvent was used to make the vape liquid. An extract is a concentrated form of cannabis, and a solvent is the medium that the extract is mixed with. Unhealthy solvent and unhealthy extract is not what you want to be inhaling, even if it is in a vaporized form. For the healthiest vape, utilize organically grown cannabis in its raw form, or make sure it has been purged of solvent. \n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12262-markdown","title":"cbd use for chemo patients","slug":"cbd-use-for-chemo-patients","content":"\"My brother has a form of Luekemia and is on his 8th round of Chemo.  He is exhausted and can't sleep.  He lives in NY, but can't even muster the strength to see a physician regarding the use of Medical Marijuana.  Are there products I can send him (CBD)?  Which ones are recommended for his situation?  Is there a patient advocate that could help him navigate the system and get some kind of physician's council and perhaps a medical marijuana card?  I live in GA and cannot help him myself with the process.\n\n\"\n_____________________\nHello,\nThis is my personal opinion: I believe that THC  should not be feared by cancer patients.  I firmly believe that cannabis is  one of the most valuable medicines in this setting. \nCBD  on its own will do very little to help your brother get a good night's sleep; most of the mood-boosting properties of cannabis come from THC;  THC is responsible for nausea relief and appetite stimulation; and most studies regarding cannabis' tumor-fighting properties center around THC.  This is not to say that CBD has no role in the fight against cancer;  there are several studies which suggest it has anti-tumor properties;  and the combination of CBD and THC is superior to THC on its own in many  respects, including offsetting side effects from THC. However, symptoms, treatment side effects, and effects on the psyche are  alleviated primarily by THC. \n\nVery high CBD strains and products with higher concentrations of CBD vs THC, such as 20CBD:1THC, will lessen, or even eliminate psychoactive effects. However, standard strains and products with similar levels of CBD and THC, such as 1CBD:1THC, would be more effective at treating pain,  nausea, anorexia, insomnia and depression.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nI recommend  formulations offered by Care By Design.  I like that they use the whole plant when making their  products, rather than isolating only THC and CBD; offer a variety of  ratios; offer all routes of  administration, other  than combustion;  clearly label their products in mgs of THC and CBD per  dose; and are relatively easy to find.  \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products?brandRef=brand%3A585b1fa58b61a100115fa333\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products\nhttps://www.cbd.org/find\n\nIf  you want pure CBD that can be legally mailed, I recommend Elixinol hemp  CBD products. They use organic hemp, CO2 extraction and have a \"whole-plant philosophy\". \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a95202f1740001522f9f/cbd-hemp-oil-drops\n\nI recommend that your brother set up an appointment with HelloMD New York. Your brother would then gain legal access to medical marijuana, and not just hemp-derived CBD. I wish your brother and your family the  best of luck.\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/new-york\n\nBest regards,\nDr. Kim \n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12252-markdown","title":"Is there any way a friend in Texas can order and receive cannabis products?","slug":"is-there-any-way-a-friend-in-texas-can-order-and-receive-cannabis-products","content":"\"No further details\"\n_____________________\nYour friend in Texas can order any of the products listed on our Hemp CBD menu. Just click the \"Hemp CBD\" button at the top of the website!\n\nKevin P.","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12251-markdown","title":"Will vaping pot before surgery complicate anesthesia. I stopped yesterday. Hysterectomy in 5 days. I’ve read conflicting information from studies and articles. ","slug":"will-vaping-pot-before-surgery-complicate-anesthesia-i-stopped-yesterday-hysterectomy-in-5-days-i-ve-read-conflicting-information-from-studies-and-articles","content":"\"Also I read pot will slow down recovery and make scarring more prominent. Is this true? How long after surgery should I wait before vaping. I use Cannabis for insomnia, anxiety and tummy issues from anx. Thank you \"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nSince you've stopped six days prior to surgery, you should be fine. \nThere are three main considerations:\n1.  Smoking marijuana can lead to respiratory complications during and  after surgery. However, when considering your abstinence of 6 days, and that you vaporize cannabis, respiratory complications are unlikely: The temperature of combusted cannabis is much higher than vaporized cannabis. Additionally, vaporized cannabis does not release the  lung-damaging byproducts of combustion, which also interfere with wound  healing. \n2. Heavy use of cannabis may alter the  metabolism—via competitive inhibition—of most anesthetic agents, which  would necessitate higher amounts of anesthetic. This effect would be of  meaningful concern if used the day of, or heavily the day prior.\n3.  If used the day of, or heavily the day prior, cannabis may also lead to unpredictable fluctuations in blood pressure, which might make the case much more complicated for the anesthesiologist.\nI hope this helps!\n\nRegarding the scarring:\nIf anything, cannabis (not smoked) would only help prevent scarring.  \nScarring  (fibrosis) is defined as the formation of excess fibrous connective  tissue which occurs after an injury, such as a surgical incision.\nThere are a few studies which suggest that cannabis attenuates the  fibrotic response:\n\"CB2 agonists attenuated the infiltration of inflammatory cells in bleomycin-induced skin fibrosis.\"\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4757881\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\n\"Our  findings indicate that CB2 limits leukocyte infiltration and tissue  fibrosis in experimental dermal fibrosis. Since selective CB2 agonists  are available and well tolerated, CB2 might be an interesting molecular  target for the treatment of early inflammatory stages of systemic  sclerosis.\"\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19333940\nHowever,  CBD binds the CB2 (Cannabinoid 2) receptor very weakly; THC binds the  CB2 receptor with high affinity -- so it would be THC, rather than CBD,  attenuating the fibrotic process in the manner described above. \nAlthough, a study published in 2011 did conclude that \"CBD treatment attenuates diabetes-associated myocardial fibrosis.\" \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3026637/\n\nThere was also a study that concluded that \"a combination of the oils of four plants: sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), wild pistachio (Pistacia atlantica Desf.), hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), and walnut (Juglans regia L.) significantly reduced the healing time from major burns. \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5292211/.\n\nSo,  rather than exacerbating the scarring process, cannabis might reduce scar formation, and it might even shorten healing time.\nI would  recommend:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b6e09bd96120c00012c6935/13-releaf-balm \nIt's a 1CBD:3THC cream, that I believe aligns well with the above research.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":24,"numPages":63,"currentPage":3,"id":5052,"name":"Cannabis","slug":"cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}