Slowly and over the period of many years I saw my dad’s right-hand turn into a permanent and immobile open fist. At first the tissue around his tendons started to harden. When I touched it, they felt …
Rethinking the Idea that Euphoria Is a Side Effect
The word euphoria is a compilation of the Greek words eu, meaning “good” or “well,” and pherō, meaning “to bring” or “to bear.” Euphoria is commonly listed as an adverse side effect of both …
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Veterans, PTSD, and Cannabis
Nearly two decades after the destruction of the World Trade Center and the subsequent American forever wars, the failure of the orthodox medical system has been laid bare by its inability to adapt and …
Cannabis, Opioids, and Pain: Part Two
Why opioids can kill and why natural cannabinoids do not By now everybody knows that opioid overdoses can be fatal. What you may not know is that most opioid overdose-related deaths are due to …
Cannabis, Opioids, and Pain: Part One
Opioids, Cannabis, and Pain: Which is Going to Work Best for My Pain? Pain in general is defined as an unpleasant physical, mental, and emotional experience that is linked to real or …
