Marijuana, cannabis, CBD, and hemp are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, though similar, they mean different things. The basic difference between marijuana, CBD, and hemp is the amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) each contains. THC is the cannabinoid or component that gives marijuana its psychoactive component. What is marijuana? Marijuana is the plant under […]
Have you ever heard of Rick Simpson Oil or RSO? It’s not a brand but a way to use marijuana that a man named Rick Simpson, a Canadian engineer, discovered. It’s one of the most talked about and well-thought-of discoveries in the marijuana realm and has a most interesting history in its rise to fame. […]
It’s estimated that there are more than 30,000 medical marijuana patients in Louisiana alone. With the numbers growing daily, the privacy of patient information is not only important, it’s imperative. At The Healing Clinics, we honor our patient’s privacy and have taken extra measures to ensure their records are kept private. We also require all […]
Humans have a long history with marijuana. As early as 500 B.C. in China and Siberia, shamans used the plant for medicinal purposes. However, most of the research that was cataloged happened in the early nineteenth century. Many uses were discovered in those early days and now, after being made illegal in 1939, marijuana is […]
While containing similar properties, there are organic strains of marijuana and synthetically created or “fake” varieties. Here, we explain the difference. Marijuana is a plant that grows naturally in the wild and is cultivated for its medicinal properties and for recreational use. The naturally occurring terpenophenolic compounds found in the marijuana plant are referred to […]
As we celebrate Independence Day on Monday, one has to wonder if the founding fathers may have celebrated by taking a few tokes before getting down to the business of signing the Declaration of Independence on that day way back on July 4th, 1776. Since many during that era were tobacco farmers, it was common […]
Even though research has shown that the smoke from medical marijuana is not as damaging to the lungs as cigarette smoke, there are still some things to be aware of so that you can enjoy medical marijuana without risking lung capacity. And the study says… A large-scale national study conducted in 2012 by UCSF and […]
Traveling anywhere in the state where you got your medical marijuana is legal. But traveling outside your state can get tricky. If you decide to cross state lines, there are some things you should be aware of before you pack your bag (and your legal recommendation). Traveling with marijuana outside your state As of June […]
Since 1968, a single facility at the University of Mississippi has had a monopoly over federal legal cannabis production. But, in March of 2022, the federal government approved five new American companies to grow and study cannabis for medical research and to bring new options to the marketplace. Since marijuana has held the status of […]
Baby Boomers, or those born between 1946 and 1964, make up 69.9 million people in the United States, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, making them the second-largest population in the country. As Baby Boomers age and medical marijuana becomes more accessible due to state laws, cannabis use for older adults […]
