Have you ever met a Puffragette? You may be one without even knowing it. A new documentary, “Mary Janes: The Women of Weed,” makes the definition of a Puffragette clear: “a woman (or man) who is working for gender parity, social justice and environmental sustainability in the cannabis industry.” Director Windy Borman says her initial interest in cannabis was piqued …
Some people think my job is fun, some see a certain glamour, while others look down on what I do, a holdover from the stigma of cannabis use in the past. My work is thoughtful, remedial, emotional, analytical, service-oriented and supportive. My goal is to create a welcoming environment for communication and impart knowledge to patients about cannabis so that …
Almost half of adults aged 65 or older have arthritis. The Center for Disease Control says arthritis and other rheumatic conditions represent a leading cause of disability among U.S. adults — and the leading cause for the past 15 years. And since the risk of arthritis increases with age, there will only be more patients searching for effective alternative treatments …
Cancer is the great equalizer: it does not discriminate by gender, age, race or socioeconomic background — it touches everyone, whether you have endured it yourself or supported a friend or family member’s journey. Along with HIV, cancer was one of the first illnesses identified as benefiting from the therapeutic effects of cannabis. Early on the plant was found to …
Before the advent of the cannabis industry there was the cannabis movement. The cannabis movement is represented by teachers, mentors, and activists while today’s cannabis industry highlights entrepreneurs, disruptors and innovators. The existence of cannabis use today would not be possible without the knowledge, work and sacrifices of those who came before us. I recently spent an afternoon with Michelle …