Patient Education Blog

As of August 26th, the wait for medical marijuana edibles in Florida is over! After nearly three years of finalizing regulations, the Florida Department of Health finally released the standards for the production of edibles, which means that dispensary sales of...

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant, also known as marijuana. CBD is a naturally occurring substance that’s used in products, such as oils, edibles, and lotions, to deliver a feeling of relaxation and calm. While there is...

Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus, medical marijuana patients have wondered the same thing: how will cannabis affect my body’s reaction to COVID-19? From the beginning, there were immediate claims that marijuana could cure or prevent the virus, but that was...

Stress is a normal part of life, sometimes serving a useful purpose. Stress can motivate you to get things done, but sometimes it can cause anxiety and take a toll on your body. Cannabis has been one of the go-to solutions for many stressed individuals as it helps decrease stress and anxiety levels very quickly.

To maintain an active Medical Marijuana ID card, patients or their caregiver must submit an annual renewal application. The Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) recommends renewing your application 45 days before its expiration date.

Edibles are forms of marijuana that are meant to be consumed. They may come in the form of snacks, gummies, foods, ingredients, or other infused treats. They provide the same effective and safe medicinal effects as other medical marijuana products without the need for smoking, vaping, or rubbing.

Aside from smoking cannabis, there are now concentrates, edibles, transdermal patches, topicals and oils. Cannabis oil is one of the approved ways to ingest medical marijuana. Whether you are looking to make baked goods, infused recipes for drinks, or simply taking the oil sublingually (under the tongue), the possibilities are endless.

As a soon to be medical marijuana patient, you may have heard or even experienced a marijuana hangover. While there isn’t evidence or much research to prove that a marijuana hangover actually exists, some people who have consumed very high doses of marijuana have experienced residual effects the next day.