Do you ever stop for a moment and think, “How did we get here?” How did we get back to wading through rivers of laws and regulations to prove AGAIN that marijuana is medicine? Marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes since around 2737 BCE in ancient China, the first recorded use in China, when […]
2026 Medical Marijuana Research: Medical marijuana research continues to expand, and several important studies published in 2026 provide encouraging evidence for patients living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, inflammatory arthritis, sleep problems, and other difficult-to-treat symptoms. The research also makes one thing increasingly clear: medical cannabis is not a single treatment. THC, CBD, balanced THC/CBD preparations […]
The federal government is taking one of its biggest steps yet toward recognizing medical marijuana businesses under federal law. In recent weeks, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched new registration forms and an online application portal for state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries and related cannabis businesses. The move follows a major policy shift by the U.S. […]
How to tell the difference between a scam and a real medical marijuana doctor 5 Ways to Spot a Scam — As medical marijuana becomes more widely accepted, more clinics and providers are offering evaluations. Unfortunately, not all of them are legitimate. Some are focused more on quick profits than patient care, which can put […]
The U.S. government has made one of the most significant changes to marijuana policy in decades. In April 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), under direction from the U.S. Department of Justice, officially moved certain medical marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. For patients who rely on medical cannabis, this […]
Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat It Cannabis withdrawal symptoms are estimated to affect twenty to 50% of daily users. This typically happens when someone who regularly uses marijuana suddenly stops or cuts back, especially if there is heavy use. The body can still become used to cannabis over time, so stopping can lead to […]
The human body is great at keeping everything in balance and doing everything it can to keep all our systems working at peak performance. But, when we consume a lot of a certain plant, we may find that it takes more and more of this healing plant to reach the same expected result we achieved […]
Medical marijuana and consumable hemp were in the news a lot in 2025. From banning THC in hemp to expanding medical marijuana, many headlines focused on our industry. Now, as we move into month two of 2026, let’s take a look at the forecast and what to watch for in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas […]
The medical marijuana doctors at The Healing Clinics answer questions from patients all day. Seven of the most commonly asked questions are shared here. Have you got questions about medical marijuana? Our doctors have the answers! QUESTION ONE: I have asthma. Can I take medical marijuana? DOCTOR: That depends on the severity of your asthma […]
People who use marijuana, for whatever reason, have their own personal preference for the way they consume it. Some prefer the authenticity of flower while others prefer the convenience of a few drops of tincture under the tongue. Still others won’t say no to a yummy gummy. While finding the perfect way to consume cannabis […]
