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June 22, 2023
For so many people, including those we serve in our clinic with medical cannabis certifications so they can get their medical cannabis card, using cannabis to treat the symptoms of certain illnesses provides much-needed relief that they couldn’t find with traditional pharmaceuticals. However, for some people, marijuana medicine isn’t an option because it produces adverse … Continued
June 8, 2023
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June 1, 2023
At Compassionate Clinics of America, as much as we love cannabis and believe in its medicinal properties, there is too much of a good thing. Marijuana is a plant that is meant to be used with intention. What does it mean to have “greened out?” As prominent medical cannabis advocate Steve DeAngelo stated in The … 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
May 11, 2023
Pediatric cannabis or the use of medical marijuana within the pediatric population is a controversial topic, however, many of the largest advancements in the cannabis movement have resulted from children suffering from debilitating diseases fighting to access cannabis to bring back their quality of life. Alexis Bortell and the late and forever-missed Charlotte Figi became … Continued
May 4, 2023
How do I know what to buy from a dispensary? How do I choose the right dispensary near me? Do I need a medical card to buy from a dispensary? What is the “right way” to consume cannabis? If you’re a new cannabis patient or are considering getting your medical cannabis certification, you may have … Continued
April 27, 2023
What is the connection between cannabis and aging? No matter how much we try to deny it, stop it from happening, or turn it around, the fact we will all age is the most definite thing about life. While many will say that aging is a privilege, and we tend to agree, there are a … Continued
January 27, 2023
“Meeting the patient where they are at.” This is one of the philosophies that underscores our practice at Compassionate Clinics of America as we help patients across 24 states discover the benefits of cannabis medicine while exploring a medical cannabis certification. When we opened our first clinics in Illinois and Pennsylvania, we had both physical … Continued
December 30, 2022
2022 has been a great year of growth for Compassionate Clinics of America as we celebrated our fifth anniversary and expanded to serve medical cannabis patients in 23 states. The legalization of recreational cannabis is quickly catching on across multiple states, currently with 21 states and Washington, D.C. legalizing the plant for adult use alongside … Continued
November 10, 2022
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHA), 15.4% of adult Americans, or 39 million people struggle with a substance use disorder. Of this number, 10% struggle with alcohol, with others struggling with prescription drugs, opioids, and stimulants. Overdose rates are at an all-time high, with the pandemic bringing on a 34.4% increase in … Continued
October 13, 2022
“I found such great success with medical cannabis that I wanted to share it with everybody!” – Joseph Mazza, Founder, and CEO of Compassionate Clinics of America Our reasons for helping people in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Oklahoma with medical cannabis certifications are very personal. Our Founder Joseph Mazza experienced the power of medical … Continued
October 6, 2022
Mental illness comes in various forms. There are many different diagnoses for mental illness, ranging from Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and for some, personality disorders like Borderline Personality Disorder or Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorders. These diagnoses can manifest in different behaviors or levels of severity for people, making finding the right treatment path difficult. In short, … Continued
August 2, 2022
While millions of Americans have turned to medical cannabis to find relief, seek healing, or increase their overall well-being, many still get nervous about the implications of THC or other cannabinoids lingering in their bodily systems. Rather unfortunately for medical cannabis users, some workplaces conduct drug tests to detect THC or traces of illicit drugs, … Continued
July 6, 2022
Cannabis concentrates are very appealing to medical cannabis patients for various reasons. Most notably, they are more potent than flower because the extraction process separates the cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant matter, which results in a higher concentration of THC, CBD, or other minor cannabinoids, hence why they’re called concentrates. Also important to medical … Continued
May 31, 2022
In legal cannabis states, the age to purchase and consume cannabis is limited to those age 21 due to how cannabis may affect brain development. However, there is a growing subsection of children, or pediatric patients, who are using cannabis or cannabinoids as a means to treat certain medical conditions. How does cannabis affect brain … Continued
January 11, 2022
We are seeing more cannabis reforms making it onto state ballots as more states realize the social, economic, and health benefits of allowing safe access to cannabis. The cannabis community is hopeful for eventual federal cannabis reform, making the plant legal across the nation, but hopes for that have been dwindling since there have been … Continued
December 8, 2021
While the holidays can bring a lot of cheer, they can also bring up a lot of wounds and pain, especially if you’re dealing with strained relationships.
November 30, 2021
Does renewing your medical cannabis card give you ANXIETY? Do you have questions about renewing your medical marijuana card in Missouri? Have you tried to call DHSS for guidance, only to wait for what seems like hours, or you were told to call back? Don’t worry, you are not alone. We hope to clear up … Continued
November 26, 2021
Have you given up trying to figure out when your renewal certification or your annual payment to the state is due?
October 29, 2021
Do you ever struggle with decisions? If so, We’ve got a powerful practice for you!
October 27, 2021
It is estimated that one million people in America seek medical treatment for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, with around 5.3 million people living with a brain injury-related disability.
October 5, 2021
Did you know that the Navy Seals use a form of breathwork called Box Breathing to stay calm in moments of crisis? In yoga, we call breathwork pranayama.
October 4, 2021
Incorporating yoga into your wellness routine increases your experience by simultaneously increasing your emotional and physical well-being.
September 29, 2021
Have you ever touched a hot frying pan, broken a finger, or experienced any other pain sensation?
August 16, 2021
There are several different styles of meditation, each providing a method of focusing the mind to achieve inner peace. Why is this so important? Did you know that we have over 60,000 thoughts per day??? We have a constant dialogue of thoughts running through our minds that are distracting us all day long. Meditation is a tool to quiet down the mind. When we focus our mind solely on one thing, all the rest of the noise starts to disappear. Put simply, meditation teaches us how to concentrate.
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