This is the 26th 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.” Today, we’re featuring farnesol, an acyclic sesquiterpene alcohol found in the cannabis plant. The terpene can also be found in peaches, lemon […]
This is the 25th 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.” Todays’ featured terpene is cedrene, a sesquiterpene commonly found in cedar as well as the cannabis plant. As one of the secondary […]
This is the 24th 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.” Today’s focus is on menthol, one of the most well-known and in-demand terpenes in the world. This waxy, crystalline terpene appears naturally in […]
A Panel of Industry Watchdogs Weighs in on Flower Shortage Medical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania are experiencing a severe flower shortage at the state’s legal dispensaries. Many people are angry, many are quite vocal about who is to blame for these shortages. Can the flower shortage be fixed? And when can we see relief? In […]
The Dispense Podcast is now part of the iHeartRadio family! Click here to listen to our latest episode, “Helping Veterans Find Balance: An Interview With Ron Millward”. Medical cannabis is becoming a part of the everyday lives of veterans, as it is often the most effective treatment for both pain and PTSD. So we’re proud […]
This is the 23rd 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.” Today we’ll be highlighting fenchol (also known as fenchyl alcohol), one of the obscure monoterpenoids found in the cannabis plant. The distinctive […]
This is the 22nd 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.” Today, we’re spotlighting guaiol, a unique secondary terpene found in the cannabis plant as well as the tropical guaiacum plant and the […]
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 by helping to make things better for other veterans. In this episode, we talk with Ron Millward, […]
This is the 21st 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.” Delta-3-Carene or carene is a bicyclic monoterpene found naturally in the cannabis plant, as well as the essential oils of plants such […]
Almost everyone, at some point in their lives, experiences an extended painful episode, either from traumatic or degenerative musculoskeletal or neurological problems. The negative complicating effects of chronic pain include decreased sleep, mood, and function (mobility, self-care, vocation, and avocation) and increased anxiety and cost of health care. Many conventional pain treatments have unpleasant (or […]
Winter 2019 Print Article The CBD to THC Ratio is Essential to Controlling Dosage Some patients have a difficult time finding medical cannabis products that are dosed appropriately for them. After they leave the dispensary for the first time, they go home excited and expecting relief, only to find themselves “couch-locked,” not being able to […]
For many people dealing with mental health issues, to explore using cannabis as a treatment, it seems overwhelming because of two stigmas. First is the stigma of their condition, and second the stigma still lingering with medical cannabis in some communities. How can we reduce these stigmas? And what do patients with mental health issues […]
This is the 20th 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.” Today, our focus is on cymene, also referred to as p-cymene. This compound is considered a secondary monoterpene due to the low […]
This is the 19th 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.” Phytol is considered an acyclic diterpene, present in cannabis extracts as a breakdown product of chlorophyll and tocopherol. While phytol does emanate […]
This is the 18th 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.” Pulegone is a secondary monoterpene known for its sweet, minty aroma, comparable to menthol. This terpene is commonly found in the leaves […]
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 relief, patients can easily record specific feelings and side effects experienced while medicating. Learn more […]
This is the 17th 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.” Sabinene is a secondary bicyclic monoterpene. It is considered a secondary terpene due to the considerably low concentrations of the terpene in […]
Erik Asher is a Desert Storm Veteran and a tremendous influencer in the medical marijuana community in and around Pittsburgh. His expertise with a live rosin press has earned him a large following on YouTube. He recently spoke to Dispense for a podcast interview. Asher ran a rocket launcher during the war, got out in […]
Pennsylvania sees surge in medical cannabis patients after adding anxiety to list of qualifying conditions Cannabis is a naturally occurring plant that has been used medicinally throughout history – The history of cannabis and its usage by humans dates back to at least the third millennium BC, and possibly further back by archaeological evidence. For […]
This is the 16th 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.” Terpinolene is a cannabis terpene that displays a piney or woody aroma with hints of herbal spice and citrus. Typically found in […]
There’s a huge gap in people’s understanding of cannabis. Most patients want to know why it’s illegal, while most doctors want to know why they didn’t learn about it in medical school. So says Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt, Director of Medical Science and Patient Liaison for Vireo Health. Vireo Health is a physician-led company, now in ten […]
The first Green Goods branded retail location opened yesterday in Scranton, offering customers cannabis products from Vireo and other state-licensed manufacturers. The Company plans to open a second Green Goods location in Bethlehem, and the third location in Stroudsburg, pending regulatory approval. According to a press release, Vireo Health intends on launching all-new dispensaries and […]
Many cannabis growers can grow, cure and process the plant, but what does it take to make good medicine? How do you make sure it is completely safe? In this episode, we’ll find out what it takes to make good and safe medicine with Dr. Corey Burchman, the Chief Medical Officer for Acreage Holdings, the […]
On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania became the 24th state to legalize Cannabis as a medical treatment when Governor Wolf signed the “Medical Marijuana Act.” While the Act has addressed many concerns on the medical administration of the drug, those utilizing this treatment must understand that Pennsylvania still classifies Cannabis a Schedule I Controlled Substance. This […]
This is the 15th 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.” Phellandrene is described as minty and woody with slight undertones of citrus. The terpene is found in strains such as Trainwreck, Jack […]
Senator Daylin Leach was a co-author of Act 16, which legalized Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania. Signed into law in April 2016, the first dispensaries opened two years later in February 2018, and since then over 200,000 patients have had access to cannabis as medicine. Now Leach is a co-author of Senate Bill 350, which would […]
In this podcast, Dispense Publisher Sven Hosford and Editor-in-Chief Kristal Oknefski talk with Victor Guadagnino Jr., Manager and co-founder of Keystone Canna Remedies. He and his aunt Joan have created a model for how to run a Patient-focused Dispensary – one which provides equal doses of education and empowerment for patients and physicians. Pennsylvania now […]
This is the 14th 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.” Valencene gets its name from the place it’s most commonly found, Valencia oranges. Its sweet, citrusy aromas and flavors can be reminiscent […]
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 are conducted. As a free App for patients, it is an invaluable tool for physicians, dispensaries and researchers to know exactly which products […]
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 concentrations of the monoterpene ocimene vary greatly between cannabis strains, some often produce above average amounts. It’s important to remember that […]
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 (CBA) and officially join the ranks of UFCW 1776KS. This is a first of its kind, groundbreaking agreement in Pennsylvania that covers employees of […]
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 terpenes have a larger role in the foundational character of a strain, while others add cadence and complexity. Strains such as […]
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 it occurred, but did say that they reported to the federal agency on Thursday. According to a […]
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 necessary advice which leads to not receiving the best medicine for their situation. The team at Keystone […]
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 and Publisher, Sven Hosford. Each featured expert made excellent points about the industry. Read it here.
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 to over 10,000 people on his 67-county tour of the commonwealth. But how does […]
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, also known as cineol, is a terpene with a distinctive menthol aroma. If you’ve ever detected a pleasurably cooling scent in […]
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 decades. Patients of all ages, races, and creeds have […]
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., offering information and handing out copies of the […]
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 love the smell of lilacs, cloves, citrus, or any floral and earthy aromas, then you’ll probably enjoy the scent of […]
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 by helping to make things better for other veterans. In this […]
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 (also known as α-Bisabolol or levomenol) is a cannabis terpene that delivers a delicately sweet and floral aroma with hints of […]
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 nationwide and within the PA Medical Cannabis Program. In an effort to alleviate stress and fear, we tried to […]
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 Labs A Message About Our Vape Products We are deeply concerned by the recent news reports […]
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 is a cannabis terpene that emanates a pungent earthy and musky scent with piney undertones. This terpene is sometimes mistaken for […]
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, including Pennsylvania. After hundreds of illnesses and a total of five deaths linked […]
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 or Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP) is an extraordinary terpene found in the cannabis plant, particularly in strains such as OG Kush, White Widow, […]
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, a common terpene found in the cannabis plant, is popular in the medical cannabis world for its considerable uses and medicinal […]
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 disorders. Even more surprising, within just the first few days, 212 people were certified for medical cannabis […]
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 it’s one of the less discussed terpenes, the benefits of Borneol are still considerable. Borneol is not extremely common in cannabis, […]
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 Sweet Skunk, Jack Herer, and Skywalker OG are just a few strains known to be potent in the sweet and flowery […]
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 their medicines in D.C. is growing, with four other states currently under review. “Non-residents needing their medication while they […]
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. 2, Judge Maria L. Dantos ruled in favor of Timothy Barr in the Court of Common […]
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, one of the most common terpenes found in the cannabis plant, is a compound whose fragrance resembles that of a pine […]
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 did not comply with regulations governing the processing, harvesting or destruction of marijuana plants. According to the DOH, […]
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 Standard Drops” on Saturday. According to reports, late Friday, patients reported finding dark-colored debris in two bottles of liquid product […]
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 than Aspirin. The scientists have pioneered the potential to create a naturally derived pain treatment that would offer powerful […]
Winter 2019 Print Article 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 are registered and patients can seek recommendations many are wondering whether they will lose their Second […]
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 most abundant terpene in cannabis, Myrcene is found in strains such as Blue Dream, Green Crack, Alien OG, Granddaddy Purple, and […]
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 role terpenes play in choosing your medicine. There’s no mistaking the aroma of cannabis – whether […]
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 the medical marijuana program. Dr. Levine said her decision was based on the endorsement of the Medical Marijuana […]
