While the anecdotal evidence has long held that marijuana can help with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, a recent study suggests that this popular belief is not always true. In fact, the study shows that, particularly in adolescents with excessive use, marijuana can sometimes make mental health worse. Key Findings in the Study […]
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 […]
POLICE STOPS ARE ON THE RISE DURING THE HOLIDAYS! HEADS UP TO MMJ PATIENTS! The Healing Clinics is getting hundreds of calls from patients who are getting pulled over by law enforcement, or have court cases, who report that law enforcement is requiring them to show a physical copy of their recommendation signed by their physician. […]
The use of medical marijuana as an alternative treatment option is becoming more popular as more states legalize use. For patients seeking alternative solutions for various health conditions, it becomes crucial to compare medical marijuana with traditional pharmaceuticals. This article will explore the pros and cons of medical marijuana and traditional pharmaceuticals, shedding light on […]
Cancer remains a major challenge for modern medicine, with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) being a particularly aggressive form of blood cancer. While conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy have been the standard approach in combating AML, recent studies have revealed the potential of cannabis as a natural, complementary therapy in treating this condition. This […]
March is National Women’s History Month. So, as an homage to all those women who blazed a trail in Louisiana’s medical marijuana industry, I would like to pay tribute to one of them who is near and dear to my heart, my great grandmother, Elizabeth “Eliza” Savant, an early innovator in our beautiful state of […]
ANY DEBILITATING CONDITION QUALIFIES YOU FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN LOUISIANA In addition to the conditions listed below, HB No. 819 also allows doctors licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana to recommend marijuana to their patients for the treatment of any debilitating condition. In 2018, there were 16 conditions that could qualify a patient […]
Grassroots movements have been around almost as long as humans have roamed the earth in groups. One voice can get some attention, but a group of unified voices can move mountains. WHAT IS A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT? The next time you’re in a crowd, look around. The faces you see have likely never been on a […]
While smoke from any source is a respiratory irritant and can make asthma symptoms worse, research shows that the cannabinoids in marijuana can actually improve asthma when consumed in other ways. Marijuana has anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties that can help reduce asthma symptoms. Though research is ongoing, what has been uncovered so far is promising. WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma […]
