Canna Help You

Significant changes continue to take place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use in an increasing number of states across the U.S. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia currently have laws broadly legalizing cannabis in some form. Currently Ten states and the District of Columbia have adopted the... most expansive laws legalizing cannabis for recreational use. The vast majority allow for limited use of medical cannabis under certain circumstances. Some medical cannabis laws are broader than others, with types of medical conditions that allow for treatment varying from state to state. Nine additional states (Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont) are poised to legalize cannabis use in 2019. These dramatic changes are supported by over 62% of Americans who indicated support for cannabis legalization based on a PEW Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted in late 2019. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief particularly neuropathic pain nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Medicinal cannabis is also a powerful appetite stimulant, specifically for patients suffering from HIV, the AIDS wasting syndrome, or dementia. Emerging research suggests that cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis work together synergistically to help protect the body against some types of malignant tumors. More health benefits are coming to light every day. We will be holding informational gatherings around Portland in the coming months, so be sure to check back often for upcoming events.Read More