American health care is being revolutionized. There are now 23 states in the union that allow medical marijuana doctors to practice, with several other states working on similar legalization legislature. Less than 20 years ago, there were none. Why is…
Unfortunately, patients cannot quit opioid addiction cold turkey, because doing so isn't quite as simple as just not taking the drug. In fact, less than 25% of patients are able to abstain from drug usage for a full year after…
More and more states are legalizing medical marijuana. Just this year, Maryland, Minnesota, and New York, became the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd states to legalize marijuana, which means medical marijuana doctors can legally practice in nearly half of the country.…
As much fun as drinking may be, alcohol use -- and more importantly, its abuse -- is causing some serious problems in the United States. Believe it or not, about 53% of U.S. adults have reported that one or more…
Medical marijuana is not a new concept. In fact, it has been around for more than 4,700 years. (Although it was first used and cultivated for medical purposes outside of the U.S. -- in China.) Of course, that does not…
With Colorado literally dispensing perfectly legal and recreational marijuana edibles, including rich chocolates and award-winning blueberry pie bars, it may come as a shock that, in some states, even the use of medical marijuana is highly contested. New studies show…
Governor Andrew Cuomo's hesitations may stall the legalization of medical marijuana in New York State. Although Cuomo claims he does not want to ban medical marijuana altogether, he is being very particular about what will and will not be allowed.…
At the turn of the 20th century, more than 20 prescription medicines containing marijuana were sold in American pharmacies. Marijuana was considered a legitimate ingredient in medications until 1942, when cannabis was stricken from the U.S. Pharmacopoeia, the official list…
Could you be getting carded in a Starbucks soon? According to USA Today, the coffee giant is planning on rolling out alcohol after 4pm in thousands of locations worldwide. In an ever competitive market, offering alcoholic beverages in a low-key…
According to the BBC, while it's commonly known that alcohol consumption can damage your liver, not everyone realizes that it can have an effect on long-term brain function, as well. The condition, known as ARBD, includes symptoms of difficulty reasoning,…