One year ago today I joined Anne Mari in her warrior battle in beating Drug and Alcohol dependence: In the summer of 2017, my fiance Anne Mari approached me hesitantly, “I have a problem and I’m going to get help” she told me. Then she poured her heart out hoping that her future husband and […]
Written by On the eve of being one-year opioid-free – I have just one request to doctors. Take responsibility and make sure those that have become addicted to drugs you prescribed are able to wean safely off them: It’s been one brutal year that’s for sure. On this day in 2019, I made a decision to not […]
The plant Dad wanted to grow so badly before his O.D. death to pharma ended up being what saved her future and gave her Mom a few more years: With the Opioid Crisis going full boar and statistics showing that 2018 has surpassed previous years in overdose deaths, medicinal cannabis is gaining in popularity by […]
Recovery from heroin addiction is more than possible with the use of medicinal cannabis: According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2017 nearly 20 million Americans battled a substance abuse disorder. 1 in 8 who were addicted was found to be fighting both alcohol and illicit drug use at the same […]
A mother tells her story of survival from pharmaceutical overload and so much more: Every day more people learn about the awesome medicinal values of plant-based medicines – especially the cannabis plant. Jessica Anderson is a 40 yr. old mommy from Erie, Pennsylvania who’s been through a decade-long wellness journey. Her fight to regain health […]
Recently I had an addiction medicine specialist who’s investigating the use of cannabis in recovery ask me about my own experience, and he wanted it in writing. Here’s my response: “I’m a cannabinoid medicine patient, researcher, and very outspoken activist that speaks at a lot of events. I’ve fought off multiple health issues with cannabis […]
In a recent article about industry professional Nikki Lawley and her cannabis journey, she shared a bit more than just what happened to her and how she started using cannabis. “I’m still learning to this day and will continue to gain knowledge by the day, many others still don’t know how to use it like […]
A wounded warrior battles for the right to use nature for PTSD, Pain, and Traumatic Brain Injury: Like many medicinal cannabis users, Bryan Ortega of Colorado was once from another state – Texas. The plight to gain access has led many families to flee from their home state or country seeking plant medicine that has […]
A father tells the tale of how he came to believe in cannabis as medicine and shares his sons battle: There are so many different health conditions that are treated by cannabinoid medicine. The power of the plant affects millions in such a positive way that needs an alternative to conventional medicines. Plant-based therapy such […]
The War may be over but for many Veterans, the battle for freedom continues: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is too quick in prescribing a plethora of pharmaceuticals including anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, and other medicines for PTSD. This, on its own, hasn’t done much to stem the tide of veteran […]