How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide

“Fear is common and normal for a number of reasons, but the fear usually gives way to a sense of confidence and optimism when a taper is done correctly…Be patient.” Note: This article is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. This is merely the experience of 21 people interviewed by the author who… Continue reading How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide

Feds Reschedule CBD Drugs But There's A Catch

The rescheduling does not apply to all CBD drugs. Following the approval of CBD-based epilepsy drug Epidolex by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US federal government has decided that, going forward, it will reschedule all CBD medications that the FDA approves. As of Friday, the rescheduling order has been published to the official… Continue reading Feds Reschedule CBD Drugs But There's A Catch

FDA Approves First Cannabis-Based Drug For Debilitating Seizures

The DEA must re-classify cannabidiol (CBD) before the medication can be available to patients. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Epidiolex, a cannabidiol (CBD) treatment for debilitating epilepsy beginning in children as young as 1 or even younger. Cannabidiol is a chemical compound (cannabinoid) of the cannabis plant known for its pain-relieving… Continue reading FDA Approves First Cannabis-Based Drug For Debilitating Seizures

Using Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction

When I’m on marijuana, the thought of injecting toxic drugs into my body seems totally unhealthy and unappealing. If you believe that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) is wrong because it’s “just substituting one drug for another,” then you’re really not going to like this article. It’s not about one of the… Continue reading Using Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction

Store That Sold Hemp Chews, CBD Oils For Pets Shuttered By E-Commerce Site

“We all know that it’s completely asinine that CBD is a controlled substance at all. It doesn’t even get you high, and it absolutely has medical value.” A couple of months ago, Shopify shuttered the account of Treatibles, a company that sells popular hemp chews and CBD oils for pets, claiming the company sold products… Continue reading Store That Sold Hemp Chews, CBD Oils For Pets Shuttered By E-Commerce Site

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