by Dr. Daniel Stein | Jul 9, 2021 | Medical Marijuana
When you first obtain your medical marijuana card, you may be surprised to learn that the cannabis doctor does not “prescribe” cannabis – at least not in the way you may think. A physician who is certified to treat patients with medical cannabis more accurately... 
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Jun 16, 2021 | Medical Marijuana
Dravet syndrome is a epileptic condition marked by frequent seizures and neurodevelopmental delays in very young children, severely affecting an infant’s quality of life. It occurs in the first year of life and rarely after the age of 5. It is estimated that one in... 
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Mar 15, 2021 | Medical Marijuana
Florida legalized medical cannabis in 2016, but recent legislative moves could expand access to marijuana even further. Several proposed bills await this year’s legislative session. The bills range from changes to current medical cannabis rules to measures to... 
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Mar 1, 2021 | Endocannabinoid System, Medical Marijuana
High blood pressure is a prevalent health condition, found in about 33% of American adults. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure can become a major contributor to heart and kidney disease, heart failure and stroke if left untreated and unmanaged. There... by Dr. Daniel Stein | Feb 13, 2021 | Medical Marijuana
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply,... 
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Jan 13, 2021 | Cannabis, Medical Marijuana
A United Nations commission voted early in December 2020 to remove cannabis for medicinal purposes from its global characterization as a dangerous drug according to Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. The recommendations were proposed by the...