Israeli Hospital Treating Coronavirus Patients with Cannabis

TEL AVIV – An Israeli hospital will begin testing COVID-19 patients with medicinal cannabis, which is known to have anti-viral properties, as part of a new experimental treatment. Researchers are investigating cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis also known as CBD, can slow down the spread of the virus and stop moderate patients from turning …

Read more

Medical Cannabis Registry Program in Hawaii

Medical Cannabis Registry Program Medical Cannabis Registry Program Remember, all support staff are doing their best to assist you. Your professional and respectful interaction with them is greatly appreciated! If you wish to communicate with DOH, email medicalcannabis@doh.hawaii.gov. We will respond as soon as humanly possible! Information Hotline: For General Information about the Medical Cannabis …

Read more

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Program in Hawaii

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Program The Medical Cannabis Dispensary Program was established for the purpose of regulating a statewide dispensary system to ensure safe and legal access to medical cannabis for qualifying patients. Effective January 1, 2015, Hawaii’s Medical Use of Cannabis Program was transferred from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Health, …

Read more

Dr. Cristina Sánchez “Cannabis and Cancer: Scientific Answers and Warning Calls”

Dr. Cristina Sánchez Assistant Professor – Complutense University, Madrid Spain. “Cannabis and Cancer:  Scientific Answers and Warning Calls” Increasing number of patients are turning to cannabis in search of complementary or alternative therapeutic options for cancer, either to alleviate the side effects of their anticancer therapies or to get anti-tumor responses.  Unfortunately, and in parallel, …

Read more

International Medical Cannabis Experts Speak

(Honolulu, HI) – The Hawaii Cannabis industry comes together this February 10, 11 and 12, 2017 for the 2nd Annual Hawaii Cannabis Expo presented by Rich Extracts. This is the second year at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, the Hawaii Cannabis Expo aims to educate the public on the myriad of potential benefits offered by the …

Read more

Marijuana and Cancer

Marijuana and Cancer Federal Study The Center for Medical Cannabis Research, an organization, sanctioned by state and federal oversight committees, conduct research on the possible medical applications for marijuana and cancer.  A recent double-blind controlled study of smoked placebo versus smoked marijuana in patients with cancer-derived chronic peripheral neuropathic pain found that 10 of the …

Read more

Discussion on PBS about Medical Marijuana availability in Hawaii

Since Hawaii approved marijuana for medical treatment 15 years ago, other states have surged ahead with dispensaries, and in some cases, marijuana decriminalization. Advocates are hoping for a statewide dispensary system, and concerned parents and law enforcement fear that medical marijuana could be abused. Mahealani Richardson moderates a talk with reps from advocacy groups, a …

Read more

Conditions treated with Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Conditions Glossary Below is a glossary of ailments with symptoms and/or side effect that have been treated with medical marijuana.* This text is for informative purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Always consult your physician before making any decision on the treatment of a …

Read more

Medical Marijuana and Cancer

Medical Marijuana and Cancer What Is Cancer? General term frequently used to indicate any of various types of malignant neoplasms, most of which invade surrounding tissues, may metastasize to several sites, and are likely to recur after attempted removal and to kill the patient unless adequately treated. There are more than one hundred different types …

Read more