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Lone Star Cannabis Clinic provides compassionate, convenient treatment, striving to be the premier evaluator for medical cannabis qualification in Texas. They facilitate access to cannabis as a complementary treatment through the Texas State Compassionate Use Program.
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Latest Research inn Chronic Pain
Texas legislative has filed several bills to expand access to medical cannabis in Texas. In recent news, HB 1805 passed in the house on April 12, 2023. HB 1805 would add chronic pain as a qualifying condition and the THC dosage would be measured in milligrams. This would allow physician to prescribe medical cannabis to patients suffering from chronic pain for which they would otherwise be given opioids. If passed in the senate, this bill would expand the state of Texas' medical cannabis program to millions more Texans.
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THC and CBD are two of the most well-known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. While both THC and CBD have potential medical benefits, they have different effects on the body, making them effective against different conditions.
THC is effective against chronic and neuropathic pain
THC is known for its psychoactive effects, producing the "high" associated with marijuana use. However, it also has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and antiemetic (anti-nausea) properties, making it effective against conditions such as chronic pain, neuropathic pain, multiple sclerosis, and chemotherapy-i ..read more
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Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. People with ASD often experience difficulty with communication, social interactions, repetitive behaviors and motor skills. Recent research suggests that medical cannabis may be a useful treatment option for someone with ASD.
Improved Social Interactions & Behavior
Recent studies showed children with ASD had significant improvement in their social communication skills such as speech and sign language after around six months of treatment with medical cannabis. One of the most notable effects of medical ..read more
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At Lone Star Cannabis Clinic, we are committed to providing Texans with relief through medical cannabis and know that education is an important part. This is why we are explaining some of the most common misconceptions.
The process is simple
The medical cannabis process in each state is different, so it's understandable that people don’t understand the process completely. At Lone Star Cannabis Clinic, we have 4 easy steps for you to follow:
Fill out our contact form to request a virtual appointment.
Complete the Patient Eligibility Form and schedule your appointment.
Connect with one of o ..read more
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With the number of Cancer diagnoses growing, having a variety of treatment options are needed as traditional treatment options may not work for everyone. In Texas, Cancer is a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Let's talk about the benefits of medical cannabis and how it can help relieve symptoms of those going through cancer.
How Medical Cannabis Can Help with Cancer Symptoms
1. Pain Relief
One of the most common symptoms of cancer is pain. Many cancer patients experience chronic pain due to the disease or the treatments they undergo. Medical cannabis has been shown to be effec ..read more
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Medical cannabis is legal in Texas under Texas State Compassionate Use Program for residents with one of the qualifying conditions . Let’s dive into how medical cannabis can legally treat peripheral neuropathy in patients with Diabetes.
What is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerve fibers are damaged, dysfunctional, or injured, sending incorrect signals to pain centers in the central nervous system. Common causes of peripheral neuropathy are diabetes, alcoholism, HIV, and autoimmune disease. Those that suffer from peripheral neuropathy experience emotional, cog ..read more
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In recent years, many Texans are turning to medical cannabis over traditional prescription medication as it is directly linked to providing patients relief. At Lone Star Cannabis Clinic, our providers treat patients with qualifying conditions across Texas. Request an appointment to find out if medical marijuana can give you the relief you’re looking for!
Understanding how medical cannabis is a good alternative to traditional medicine
Medical cannabis is made up of more than 100 components called cannabinoids. Cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the most researched ..read more