Ask Dr. Leigh: What is the Entourage Effect?

Cannabis is a very complex plant with a myriad of diverse chemical constituents. While CBD and THC are the main cannabinoids in cannabis, there are over 100 other plant cannabinoids present. These so-called minor cannabinoids have potential therapeutic properties. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is creating research grants to investigate any medical benefits. What…

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Ask Dr. Leigh: What Are Terpenes, and Do They Have Medicinal Benefits?

Q: What are terpenes, and do they have medicinal benefits? A: Terpenes are the essential oils produced in many different types of plants including cannabis. They are found in the flowers, fruits, leaves, and sap of plants. They are called aromatic compounds because of their chemical formulas which are responsible for the aroma and fragrance of the plant.…

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Ask Dr. Leigh: Can Cannabis Help with Anxiety and Depression?

FEELING DEPRESSED OR THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE? HELP IS AVAILABLE ANY TIME: National Toll-Free Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or online at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org Q:  Can cannabis help with anxiety and depression? A: According to the CDC, anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions seen in the US, seen in about 20 percent of the population. Symptoms of anxiety can include excessive worry, fear,…

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It’s time to pass comprehensive, clinically meaningful cannabis legislation | GUEST COMMENTARY

This month President Biden signed into law the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, and it’s a good first start. But as a board-certified emergency physician working directly with medical cannabis patients in Maryland since our medical cannabis law passed, I know we need to do more. First, the bill still does not allow…

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