May is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month

Older Americans Month was established in 1963. At that time there were only 17 million Americans who had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of these lived in poverty and there were few programs available to help them with their needs. This year the theme for...
Excerpt from Estrellas by Suzanne Maggio

Excerpt from Estrellas by Suzanne Maggio

The foyer of the albergue was overflowing with peregrinos. Bodies packed in like sardines, squeezing into every nook and cranny. The room was ripe with anticipation as more and more people squeezed in, saying hello to each other with a “Buen Camino” and smile. I...
Advice for Patients: No chance of fatal overdose

Advice for Patients: No chance of fatal overdose

Can one fatally overdose on cannabis, or on THC contained in cannabis? Cannabis and all the cannabinoids contained in it – including THC – have a very low toxicity. Cannabis does not damage the body physically after one use or even long-term use (with the exception of...
Infographic: How to choose a THC:CBD ratio

Infographic: How to choose a THC:CBD ratio

Many cannabis patients ask how to choose a strain for the treatment of their ailment. A useful guideline is the strain’s ratio of THC to CBD, which determines how psychoactive it is and which diseases and symptoms can be treated with the given strain. Of course, one...