Over the course of three years I have taken care of thousands of patients who want to use marijuana for medical reasons.    Over that same period I have spoken to addiction specialists who regularly treat people who abuse marijuana recreationally.      There is a distinct difference between using marijuana recreationally and using it [...]

Lately I have been taking care a numerous patients who have been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). They are coming in mostly because of the side effects of the medications that they have been prescribed. The three most common medications that I see are ADDERALL, STRATTERA and VYVANCE.

All of these medication are stimulants (amphetamines) and have very similar side effect profiles. The most common reasons that patients with ADHD are seeking treatment with medical marijuana are … READ ON

As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I often evaluate patients who had used cannabis extensively for a long period of time prior to using is as a medication. Many of these patients do in fact discuss similar withdrawal symptoms if they abruptly stop medicating. Common complaints are irritability, anxiety, insomnia and difficulty focusing. Although cannabis as a medication is generally very safe I think these withdrawal symptoms warrant discussion.

As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I often evaluate women who suffer from pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)/premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). They often complain of headache, pelvic pain, breast pain, difficulty sleeping, bloating, irritability, anxiety, depression and an inability to concentrate. Typically the standard treatment that their doctors prescribe do not work well enough and they would like to try cannabis. I have seen amazing results with women who vaporize cannabis to treat their PMS.

As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I frequently evaluate women who suffer from the symptoms of perimenopause. Fortunately cannabis can be a great alternative treatment for many of the symptoms women experience during this time.