Dispense Magazine - Cannabis ScienceDispense Magazine

Cannabis Science

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The latest news, research, and reports on the therapeutic uses of cannabis from the scientific community. Patient-Reported Symptom Relief Following Medical Cannabis Consumption The Releaf Application continues to revolutionize the way studies…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes - Ocimene

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This is the 13th installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Although…
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Vireo Employees Ratify Landmark Agreement Creating the First Cannabis Union Contract in Pennsylvania

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United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776 Keystone State and Vireo Health International, Inc. ("Vireo"), announced Monday that workers at Vireo’s Pennsylvania subsidiary voted overwhelmingly to ratify a Collective Bargaining Agreement…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes - Geraniol

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This is the 12th installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Some…
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DOH Releases Statement as PA sees first death in vaping sickness

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One person has died from lung injuries associated with vaping, state Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine announced Friday. Officials from the PA Department of Health aren't disclosing any other details about the death, as when or where…
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How to Run a Patient-Focused Dispensary

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An Interview with Victor Guadagnino, Jr. The legalization of medical cannabis in Pennsylvania, while very successful in numbers, has not been without problems. The lack of patient education is one that stands out. Patients are not always receiving…
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Dispense Publisher Featured in Pittsburgh Business Times

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The Pittsburgh Business Times posted a blog about Medical Cannabis today, spotlighting several Pittsburgh area industry experts. The article, titled, “Ask The Experts: Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania,” features, among others, our Founder…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - The State of PA's Medical Cannabis Program - An Interview With Lt. John FettermanDispense Magazine

The State of PA's Medical Cannabis Program - An Interview With Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman

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Last week, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that he and his Lt. Governor are firmly in favor of the legalization of cannabis for adult use.  Lt. Governor John Fetterman is a loud voice for legalization, a voice he earned by listening…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let's Talk Terpenes - Eucalyptol

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This is the 11th installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Eucalyptol,…
Patient's Perspective - The Real Problem With Vaping - Stevie GustafsonDispense Magazine

Patient’s Perspective - The REAL Problem With Vaping

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It’s been just over a year and a half since patients in PA have been able to legally purchase cannabis as medicine. That’s a year and a half of healing and health that thousands of people have been searching a very long time for, some for…
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Check out Dispense Magazine and more at the Third Annual Mind, Body, Spirit Healing Expo

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The Third Annual Mind, Body, Spirit Healing Expo will be held this weekend and Dispense Magazine is excited to be a part of the event again this year. We will be on hand both days, Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes - Terpineol

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This is the 10th installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” If you…
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Veteran Profile: Erik Asher

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Mastering the Power of the Press Medical cannabis is a huge issue with veterans, as it is often the most effective treatment for both pain and PTSD. So we’re proud to bring you profiles of veterans who are making waves in the cannabis industry…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let's Talk Terpenes - Bisabolol

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This is the ninth installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Bisabolol…
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Are Legal PA Vapes Safe?

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Top Researchers and PA Grower/Processors reassure patients  As most have heard, there is a whirlwind of stories and conflicting information regarding the recent outbreak of lung illnesses and deaths related to vaping, which is causing confusion…
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PA Growers/Processors, Dispensaries Release Statements Regarding Vaping Illnesses

In regards to the recent illnesses and deaths related to vaping, Pennsylvania Grower/Processors have been quick to respond and are making a concerted effort to assure their clients that their products are safe. All available statements are below: Cresco…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes - Camphene

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This is the eighth installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Camphene…
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Death Toll Rises From Mysterious Illness Linked to Vaping

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Vitamin E Acetate now a "key focus" of the investigation; PA and Cresco Labs says its products are safe UPDATE: To include a statement issued by Cresco Labs, a cannabis company that owns 23 production facilities and 22 dispensaries in 11 states,…
Talking To Your Doctor About Medical Cannabis - Dispense MagazineDispense Magazine

Talking to Your Doctor About Medical Cannabis

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Americans for Safe Access has some advice on how to have a conversation about cannabis with your physician. Be forthright. There is nothing wrong or illegal about discussing medical cannabis with your doctor. Federal courts have ruled that…
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Top Three Things New Cardholders Should Know

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You’ve got your card… NOW, WHAT? 1. How do I figure out what products I should use for my condition? If your certifying physician did not put any restrictions on your medications, all options are available! The ways to consume cannabis…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes - Beta-Caryophyllene

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This is the seventh installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Caryophyllene…
Dispense Magazine - Cannabis ScienceDispense Magazine

Cannabis Science

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The latest news, research, and reports on the therapeutic uses of cannabis from the scientific community The Case for the Entourage Effect and Conventional Breeding of Clinical Cannabis: “No Strain,” No Gain Prolific cannabis researcher…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - Sara Makin Anxiety and what it takes to qualify in Pennsylvania Medical CannabisDispense Magazine

Anxiety and what it takes to qualify: An Interview with Sara Makin

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As of July 20, 2019, the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health now includes anxiety to the list of qualifying conditions for patients to be able to use medical cannabis. But what exactly does it mean to have anxiety? We all get anxious from time to…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let's Talk Terpenes: Linalool

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This is the sixth installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Linalool,…
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3,000 Pennsylvanians with anxiety certified for medical cannabis in the first month

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In July, Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced that anxiety and Tourette syndrome would be added to a list of more than 20 qualifying medical marijuana conditions. Since then, a staggering 3,000 people have been certified for anxiety…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes - Borneol

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This is the fifth installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Although…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes - Nerolidol

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This is the fourth installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Island…
DC Now Accepting Medical Marijuana Cards From Any State - Dispense MagazineDispense Magazine

DC Now Accepting Medical Marijuana Cards From Any State

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Medical marijuana patients from across the country will now be able to purchase their medicine at D.C. dispensaries. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday that the list of states with medical marijuana programs whose residents can purchase…
Illinois expunges marijuana related criminal recordsDispense Magazine

Judge rules 'plain smell' of marijuana no longer provides authorities with probable cause to search a vehicle

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In a case exposing some confusion regarding the legality of medical marijuana, a Pennsylvania judge issued a notable verdict when she ruled that police cannot legally search a citizen's car based simply on the odor of marijuana. On Aug.…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let's Talk Terpenes - Pinene

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This is the third installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Pinene,…
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Go See Amy

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Amy Bufalini never planned on being an expert on Cannabidiol (CBD). She was just looking for the best medicine for her son. When he was diagnosed with FSH muscular dystrophy in 1993, she began searching for natural and holistic ways to alleviate…
State Denies Medial Marijuana Growing/Processing Company's Permit Renewal RequestDispense Magazine

State denies medical marijuana growing/processing company’s permit renewal request

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HARRISBURG, July 29, 2019 - On Monday, The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that it has denied AGRiMED Industries of PA, LLC's application to renew its grower/processor permit. This decision comes after the DOH concluded the company…
Standard Wellness Recalls Marijuana Drops - Dispense MagazineDispense Magazine

Standard Wellness recalls medical marijuana drops

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An Ohio medical marijuana company has issued a voluntary recall for its THC-infused water-soluble drops after reports of product contamination. Standard Wellness, based in Gibsonburg, told 15 dispensaries to stop selling all packages of "The…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let's Talk Terpenes - Limonene

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This is the second installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” Limonene…
Scientists discover the pain relief potential of cannabis - Dispense MagazineDispense Magazine

Scientists discover pain relief potential of cannabis

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Cannabis flavonoids 30 times more effective than aspirin Researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario Canada have pinpointed how the cannabis plant produces vital pain-relieving molecules that are 30 times more powerful at reducing inflammation…
Behind the Scenes at Prime WellnessAn interview with Trevin George and Brandon MillerDispense Magazine

Behind the Scenes at Prime Wellness

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The legal Medical Cannabis produced in Pennsylvania is getting great reviews, and the medicine produced at Prime Wellness of PA is getting some of the highest marks. What does it take to create the best quality medicine and keep that quality…
Medical Cannabis and the Second Amendment - Dispense MagazineDispense Magazine

Medical Cannabis and the Second Amendment

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What are a patient's firearm rights? The issue of a medical cannabis patient’s Second Amendment rights is of great concern here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where we have a long tradition of hunting and sportsmen. Now that physicians…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let's Talk Terpenes - Myrcene

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This is the first installment in our weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes,” published every Monday. For more information, read the introduction to this series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide For Medical Marijuana Patients.” The…
Cannabis Terpenes, a guide for Medical Marijuana PatientsDispense Magazine

Let’s Talk Terpenes: A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients

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This is an introduction to our new weekly series, “Let’s Talk Terpenes.” This series will feature some of the most commonly known terpenes, their uses, effects, medical benefits and more. Read on for an in-depth look into the important…
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When it comes to medical marijuana, relief can take many forms

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As Pennsylvania’s 100,000 marijuana patients head to their local dispensaries, growing demand has emerged for live and dry concentrates, says Brandon Miller, Director of Production for Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania. “Whether you’re…
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Anxiety disorders and Tourette Syndrome to be added to list of Medical Marijuana Program qualifying medical conditions

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Thursday, July 11, 2019 - The Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today announced that effective July 20, anxiety disorders and Tourette syndrome will be added to the list of approved qualifying medical conditions in…
Dispense Magazine - Your Endocannabinoid SystemDispense Magazine

Department of Health issues cease and desist order to medical marijuana grower/processor

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After a surprise inspection found numerous violations, The PA Department of Health ordered AGRiMED Industries of PA, LLC, to cease and desist harvesting, cutting or destroying marijuana plants at it’s Carmichaels, Pa. facility. The grower…
Illinois expunges marijuana related criminal recordsDispense Magazine

Illinois expunging cannabis-related criminal records

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If you've faced charges for marijuana in Illinois, you can now breathe a bit easier, as the politics of pot are changing in the prairie state. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed HB 1438, which makes cannabis legal in Illinois for individuals…
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Medical Cannabis Card Sharks

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How to not get ripped off when getting certified for a medical marijuana card in PA So you want to go get your medical marijuana card? Well, buyer beware! Out there in the wild west of PA’s medical marijuana program, you could get seriously…
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Message from the Publisher

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The beginning of Summer is a great time to announce an exciting new addition to the Dispense Magazine website.    On the Summer Solstice, we in the Northern Hemisphere observe the longest days of the year, when the sun rises the…
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PA Department of Health launches Medical Marijuana Research Program

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Pennsylvania continues on the path to be the leader in Medical Marijuana Research HARRISBURG (June 20, 2019) - In a move yet to be matched by any other state, the PA Department of Health launched a research program, aimed at providing information…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - Soulful Cannabis Interview with Skip Shuda, Jason Mitchell, and Julia KlineDispense Magazine

An Interview with Soulful Cannabis

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The rapid growth of the cannabis industry in America today is causing concerns about the impact on our economy, our health, and our wallet. So who is out there working to keep the medical cannabis industry a healthy one? Soulful Cannabis…

Restore and Reboot with Felicia Greenfield-Blau

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A therapeutic model for a cannabis-based opioid reduction Spring 2019 Cover Story Rather than a gateway drug, cannabis is quickly becoming an exit drug as more patients use it along with well-established holistic therapies to reduce their…
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Releaf App Helps Patients Find The Best Medicine

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Releaf is a free mobile app that empowers patients to make informed treatment and purchasing decisions by tracking the level of symptom relief a specific cannabis product or variety did, or did not, provide them. In addition to tracking symptom…
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Medical Cannabis and Employment

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The State of Pennsylvania Three Years After Legalization Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act became law on April 17, 2016. In the three years since legalization, the Commonwealth has seen many changes. Grower/processors opened. Dispensaries…

Cannabis: The Exit Drug. An interview with Felicia Greenfield-Blau

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Rather than a Gateway Drug, Cannabis is quickly becoming the Exit drug as more people like Felicia Greenfield-Blau encourage patients to use it along with well established holistic therapies. She’s part of a natural convergence of the holistic…
Saving the Medical Program when Adult Use is LegalDispense Magazine

Protecting the Medical Program When Adult Use is Legal

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In this episode, we continue our discussion about what happens to the medical program when the recreational adult use of cannabis is legalized. We talk to PA State Senator Shariff Street, author of SB-350, an adult use bill currently being debated…
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Recreational vs. Medicinal: A Panel Discussion

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Right now, the Lt. Governor of PA is on a listening tour to every county in the state -- all 67 of them -- to hear what people think about legalizing the recreational adult use of cannabis. In this episode, we get to hear from his wife, the…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - The Entourage EffectDispense Magazine

The Entourage Effect and Why Physicians Make Better Medicine

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This podcast series is focused on what you and your doctor might talk about, and in this episode, we talk with just such a doctor. Dr. Stephen Dahmer is a practicing physician and also happens to be the Chief Medical Officer of Vireo Health. During…
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Why Physicians Founded Vireo Health

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For Dr. Kyle Kingsley, a trained emergency medical doctor in Minnesota, his perspective on the use of medical cannabis evolved after meeting a Gulf War veteran who had suffered a gunshot wound resulting in a spinal cord injury. For years, the…
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Dispense With The Nonsense: Cheers, Jeers, Sighs and Raspberries on The Front Lines of Reefer Madness

A Busy Department of Health Earns a Variety of Responses Pennsylvania lawmakers wisely put the administration of the medical cannabis program in the hands of the Department of Health (DoH), as medicine should be, and not under departments that…
Medical Cannabis: The Next Wave of Holistic MedicineDispense Magazine

Medical Cannabis: The Next Wave of Holistic Medicine

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Pennsylvania is not often considered a progressive state, but the medical cannabis program is regarded as one of the best state programs in the country by many industry insiders. Patient and physician friendly, it may be the best example of…
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Treating Trauma with Cannabis: An Interview with Sara Makin

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Seventy percent of adults in the United States have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. Of those, 20 percent develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) says Sara Makin, founder of Makin Wellness, a therapy and coaching…
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How Safe Are Your CBD Products?

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An interview with Jahan Marcu and Jan Roberts The International Research Center on Cannabis and Mental Health (IRCCMH), along with the Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision of the American Chemical Society, recently released a report about the safety…
Integrating Cannabis and Holistic MedicineDispense Magazine

Integrating Cannabis and Holistic Medicine

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On Oct. 6, 2018, the Mind Body Spirit Healing Expo in Monroeville, PA was host to a panel discussion on Integrating Cannabis and Holistic Health. Featured were three luminaries of the medical cannabis industry in the Pittsburgh area: Dr.…
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Medical Marijuana and PTSD

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various…
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Medical Marijuana and Pediatric Medicine - PART II

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various…
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Medical Marijuana and Pediatric Medicine - PART I

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various…
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Pain Management and Opioid Addiction - PART III

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various…
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Pain Management and Opioid Addiction - PART II

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various…
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Pain Management and Opioid Addiction - PART I

Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - Cannabis and Mental Health Part IIDispense Magazine

Cannabis and Mental Health - PART II

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At a recent Dispense with the Nonsense event in Harmony PA, we recorded a panel discussion with a live audience on the topic of "Cannabis and Mental Health". Panelists included: Dr. John Metcalf, Ph.D., MD, ABIM, CFMP, Medical Director…
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Cannabis and Mental Health - PART I

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At a recent Dispense with the Nonsense event in Harmony PA, we recorded a panel discussion with a live audience on the topic of "Cannabis and Mental Health". Panelists included: Dr. John Metcalf, Ph.D., MD, ABIM, CFMP, Medical Director…
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Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users - PART III

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for a new series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations are with a medical…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users Part IIDispense Magazine

Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users - PART II

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for a new series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations are with a medical…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users Part IDispense Magazine

Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users - PART I

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Solevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for a new series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations are with a medical…
Dispense Magazine Podcast - Trauma PTSD and CannabisDispense Magazine

Sara Makin on Trauma, PTSD and Cannabis

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Over 70 percent of Americans will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime, and 20 percent will develop some form of PTSD because of it. So says, Sara Makin, a mental health specialist with offices in Pittsburgh and New Kensington. She…
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Babkes and Onesta at Dispense with the Nonsense

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This conversation was recorded live as part of a panel discussion at the Dispense with the Nonsense event held in Pittsburgh at Thrive on Health on July 14, 2018. On this podcast, we hear from Mandi Babkes, a holistic health and nutrition…
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Dr. Metcalf at Dispense with the Nonsense

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Recorded LIVE at the Dispense with the Nonsense event held July 14 at Thrive on Health in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood. This episode is all Dr. John Metcalf from the Panel Discussion on the topic "Integrating Cannabis and Holistic Me…
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Now That Doctors Can Opt-Out of Public Lists, Will More Get Certified?

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PA Docs can now get certified to recommend medical cannabis without having their name made public. Will this help end the stigma? Posted By: Sven Hosford, Publisher, Dispense Magazine. With medical cannabis now legal in Pennsylvania, the…
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A Message from Patrick K. Nightingale

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"The Medical Cannabis Society was founded with a mission to educate both the public, the patient community and our medical professionals about the incredible efficacy of this non-toxic and natural treatment alternative.  Our goals include providing…
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From the Publisher Sven Hosford

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You hear it in every pharmaceutical TV commercial. “Ask your doctor if this drug is right for you.” Now that Pennsylvania has joined 28 other states in regulating the medicinal use of it, now is the time to “ask your doctor”…
Dispense Magazine - Pennsylvanias Medical Cannabis Program: Setting the Keystone StandardDispense Magazine

PA’s Medical Cannabis Program: Setting the Keystone Standard

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As Pennsylvania’s cannabis industry takes its first steps forward, the question most doctors and patients are asking is, “Is this program stable and sustainable enough to continue to provide the medicine patients need for…
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Becoming a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in PA

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Becoming a Caregiver in the PA Medical Marijuana Program, only takes a few simple steps. By Diana Hileman Briggs The PA Medical Marijuana Program is extremely patient focused. The regulations for caregivers are designed to help…
Dispense Magazine - In The New Medical Cannabis Industry, Dr. John Metcalf is Taking a Step Back in TimeDispense Magazine

In The New Medical Cannabis Industry, Dr. John Metcalf Takes a Step Back In Time

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By Ben Lago One phone call — and the ensuing conversation — changed everything. Nothing would be the same again for the staff of Medical Marijuana Solutions. The group of skilled medical professionals had formed in…
Dispense Magazine - Inside a Leading Medical Cannabis Dispensary - a Patient-Centered ExperienceDispense Magazine

Inside a Leading Medical Cannabis Dispensary: A Patient-Centered Experience

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Keystone Integrated Care’s (KIC) flagship Greensburg facility will open soon as the first medical cannabis dispensary in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Additional KIC sites are set for Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood…
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Your Endocannabinoid System

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The Biochemical System Controlling the Effects of Cannabis by Jahan Marcu, Chief Scientific Officer, Americans for Safe Access (safeaccessnow.org) Follow @SafeAccessNow and @PatientFocused on Twitter for more information. In…

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