Opioids
NY Proposes Cannabis as a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
Fast on the heels of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to study the feasibility of legalizing recreational marijuana, state lawmakers introduced legislation to the Senate and …
Ex-NFL Player Eben Britton: Cannabis Can Save the League Millions
Eben Britton played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL): four years for the Jacksonville Jaguars and two years for the Chicago Bears. Like …
Can tincture used for pain after heart surgery instead of opioid?
Hi there! This is not an uncommon question in the HelloMD Community. The bottom line is that you should speak with your surgeon and/or cardiologist …
Super Bowl Champ Marvin Washington Talks Cannabis & the NFL
Marvin Washington spent 11 years as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and the …
How We Can Disrupt the Opioid Epidemic With Cannabis
On Jan. 11, I was honored to moderate the panel discussion hosted by Women Grow NYC, co-sponsored by HelloMD and New York medical marijuana dispensary …
Medical Marijuana a Safer Alternative to Opioid Painkillers
Opioid addiction and overdose are two of the biggest health crises facing America today. In 2016, there were just over 64,000 drug overdose deaths and …
Cannabis a Viable Solution to Curbing the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic has reached epic proportions—in 2016 it decreased overall life expectancy in the United States for the second year in a row. As …
What strains are best for getting off of opiates?
Hi there! First off, I would encourage you to join our Opioid Dependency community if you haven’t done so already; you’ll be able to connect …
The Science Behind Why Marijuana Is Safer Than Opioids
Every day, more than 90 Americans die of an opioid overdose. Opioids are a class of powerfully addictive drugs that includes not only the street …
The Rise of Opioids—and Cannabis’s Role in Their Downfall
The American opioid epidemic accounts for more than 90 overdose deaths per day. In some states, the number of prescription opioid medications dispensed far exceeds …
Migraines
"Is 20:1 tincture best for migraines? I have been taking opioids for many years & am trying to wean off. Is a tincture the quickest …