California’s Proposition 64 prohibited the legitimate gifting of Cannabis and products in Nov. 2016. State Governor Newsom just signed the Bill (SB34) that reverses that action: Many in the know were shocked when they saw the support for California’s proposition 64 knowing it would shut down compassion programs and stop the gifting of cannabis – […]
Written by There’s nothing ‘new’ about Cannabis – a plant that’s been on earth longer than humans: While many believe that Cannabis is an awesome new alternative medicine – it’s far from new or an alternative – historically speaking. When we examine the documentation that’s nearly 5,000 years old it’s very apparent that cannabinoid medicine was by […]
Karli the new Muppet teaches youth about the dangers of addiction: The opioid epidemic is just one part of the addiction pandemic. There are so many hooked on drugs of dependence from pharmaceuticals to illicit and more – and there’s no way to get around the fact that some kids will be caught up in a […]
“I had moments where I was concerned I may not walk again.” Olivia Newton-John has been speaking very candidly about taking some downtime here at home in Santa Barbara, California to heal. “I’m so lucky that I’ve been through this three times and I’m still here. I’m living with it,” said Newton-John recently, “Every day […]
A Mom Takes On The World For Her Daughter: The story of Sophie Isabella Ryan is an intense one, as it birthed a movement like no other by her mother – Tracy Ryan. When Sophie was just a baby at 8 months of age, her mom saw her left eye flutter, a type of periodical […]
A Compassion patient dropped her iPad – little did we know that Genevieve would create a family: Three years ago today I was on Amtrak headed to Santa Barbara. It wasn’t just another day in the world of compassion, that’s for sure. It meant a lot to take a detour on the trip planned up […]
A teen prospers against all odds as compassion and love pave the way to a new future for him: Keegan is nestled in a beautiful well-known part of South Carolina known as Hilton Head Island. His mom Melissa is his world – providing him with 24/7 care and making sure his needs are met. Like […]
From patient to compassionate use provider, she landed in jail before bouncing back on her feet: Shelby Lucero of Sacramento, California, is both a patient and businesswoman – she’s the owner of Greenway Commerce, a known cannabis business compliance consulting firm. But her history with the powers of the plant runs so much deeper as a […]
Many don’t realize there’s a side effect to pain called depression – Cannabis/CBD treats both: Today we feature an interview with a pain management patient that decided the plant was much better for him than pills, and that personal choice has given him freedom. He’s, by far, not alone in the quest to squelch pain […]
Feds take action again today against companies making product claims: As The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lashed out today warning the CBD Industry over health claims, targeting several businesses giving them only 2 weeks to respond, I interviewed patients that had difficulties based on such claims. “Why isn’t this working, I’ve done everything they told […]