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CBD for Depression: An Honest Look at What the Research Shows
July 22, 2026
CBD for Depression: An Honest Look at What the Research Shows Let’s start with the honest part. CBD for depression has not been proven to work. Not in the way an antidepressant has been proven, and not in the way most of the internet implies. If you came here hoping a bottle could lift depression … Continued
June 4, 2026
Medical Cannabis: A New Hope for Neurological Disorders? A neurological disorder is a broad term used to describe any abnormality or dysfunction in the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. These disorders can result from various causes, such as genetics, infections, injuries, or degenerative processes. Neurological disorders can manifest in … Continued
February 3, 2026
When visiting a medical cannabis dispensary, patients may see products with higher concentrations of cannabinoids beyond THC or CBD. These may be cannabinoids like CBG, CBC, or THCv. Cannabigerol is one of those cannabinoids that has started to get more attention. What is CBG? CBG is considered a minor cannabinoid within most cannabis cultivars (“strains”) … Continued
December 13, 2025
As more cannabis products become available to those who have their medical cannabis certification, patients are able to explore different cannabinoids, terpenes, and methods of consuming cannabis that makes each cannabis experience unique. Medical cannabis patients may have seen a familiar-yet-different type of cannabinoid cropping up on labels in medical dispensaries near them: THCA or … Continued
December 8, 2025
What is CBN? Have you heard of brands saying that CBN can help you sleep? How does CBN interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system? What are the effects of CBN? Sleep is one of the most crucial things required for maintaining well-being. Sleep helps us maintain healthy brain function as well as our physical health. … Continued
July 14, 2025
What are Moon Rocks? Cannabis affects everyone differently. For some, just a little puff will do the trick, but for others, they may need something more potent and strong to get the desired effects. As we like to say, within cannabis culture: “Everybody is different and every BODY is different.” For those who like a … Continued
July 11, 2025
Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Properties of HHC If you live with chronic pain, you are far from alone. Nearly 60% of Americans live with at least one chronic condition. Many of these are rooted in inflammation. We’ve known for years that cannabis has medicinal benefits, but now there’s an emerging compound that’s catching attention: HHC. Keep reading to learn … Continued
May 22, 2025
What is the mysterious compound HHC, and why should you care? If you’ve been keeping up with the cannabis world lately, you’ve probably noticed a new player making waves: HHC. While CBD and THC get most of the spotlight, HHC is quietly building its own following among users looking for something a little different. So … Continued
December 12, 2024
Medical cannabis patients may have heard of RSO, or Rick Simpson Oil, but aren’t exactly sure what it is or what RSO is used for. RSO is a cannabis extract that most people say is a full-spectrum cannabis extract, but is most noted for its extremely high levels of THC. RSO is not exactly the … Continued
September 19, 2024
One definite thing about cannabis edibles is that they affect everyone differently, which is why the patients of Compassionate Clinics of America who get a medical cannabis certification tell users to “start low and go slow”. How do edibles affect the body, and furthermore, how does the body metabolize terpenes and cannabinoids? If terpenes in … Continued
September 5, 2024
Exploring Medical Cannabis as a Potential for Migraine Relief If you’ve suffered from a migraine you will recognize the often-debilitating symptoms of this disease: headache pain that occurs without warning and is usually felt on one side of the head, along with nausea, confusion, blurred vision, mood changes, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and increased sensitivity … Continued
August 31, 2024
When people think of cannabis, they often associate it with the phenomenon known as “the Munchies”, where using cannabis acts as a stimulator for appetite. In the context of medical cannabis, the appetite-stimulating properties of THC is often helpful for stimulating appetite for those undergoing chemotherapy or experiencing cachexia (“wasting syndrome”). However, what if we … Continued
November 30, 2023
“Three years ago, I would never have believed he would have friends because he didn’t know how to interact with kids.” – Celina Mull Because of medical cannabis, 8-year-old Parker Mull has unlocked a vibrant childhood that his parents once never thought was possible. Now, his mother, Celina Mull, is eager to share their family’s … Continued
November 24, 2023
What are Landrace Cannabis Strains and Why Are They Important? It’s theorized that there are over 700 cultivars or “cultivated varieties” (often called “strains”) of cannabis. This vast variety of cultivar choices that are available to medical cannabis patients is a result of talented cannabis geneticists breeding different strains together. Cannabis breeders will often create … Continued
September 28, 2023
Cannabis Skincare: A Modern Trend In recent years, the skincare industry has witnessed a remarkable emergence of a natural ally: CBD (cannabidiol). With an increasing number of individuals seeking holistic and effective solutions for their skincare needs, CBD, specifically topical CBD products that you put on your skin, has taken the spotlight as a potential … Continued
August 17, 2023
Navigating Palliative Care with the Aid of Medical Cannabis According to the Mayo Clinic, Palliative Care is a specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It also can help you cope with side effects from medical treatments. The availability of palliative care does not depend … Continued
August 3, 2023
At Compassionate Clinics of America, when we help our patients get their medical cannabis card, we believe in empowering them to find relief from their medical conditions through responsible and legal access to medical cannabis. We strive to provide weekly education on how cannabis affects different parts of the body and the mind to ensure … Continued
July 13, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical cannabis, new compounds are constantly being discovered and researched. One such compound that has gained attention in recent years is THCP (Tetrahydrocannabiphorol), with some companies exploiting this newly-discovered cannabinoid as the “strongest cannabinoid”. What is THCP? Is THCP safe? Are there therapeutic benefits to THCP? As medical cannabis patients … Continued
June 8, 2023
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May 25, 2023
Rosin and Resin. What is the difference? When a medical cannabis patient goes into a cannabis dispensary, they may be overwhelmed by the various types of products available, from marijuana flower, to edibles, topicals, oils, tinctures, and various forms of concentrates. Two different cannabis products that are common to see in dispensaries are resin and … Continued
May 18, 2023
There are potentially hundreds of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It can get confusing for medical cannabis patients when they see different labels for products that are related to cannabis, such as delta-8, delta-9, or delta-10 THC, and other cannabinoids like CBN, CBD, or CBC, just to name a few. When it comes to … Continued
April 20, 2023
Have you ever looked at your cannabis flowers and wondered what that frostiness was? Those are trichomes, and they are one of the most important parts of the medical cannabis experience. Trichomes can help medical marijuana users determine the quality of their cannabis, just by looking at it! But, what are trichomes, exactly? In this … Continued
April 21, 2022
Cannabis is a highly complex plant, and she continues to reveal those complexities as the plant is further researched and the compounds that make up the plant become apparent and more understood. For a very long time, cannabis advocacy, medical cannabis, and even recreational cannabis focused on THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) as the most important component of … Continued
August 4, 2021
Delta 8 THC is the sister compound of Delta 9 THC. While both are similar, Delta 8 has a lower psychoactive but pleasurable experience.
August 4, 2021
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds, also referred to as phytocannabinoids, produced by the cannabis plant that interact with the cannabinoid receptors in the body.
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