Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance Blog
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The Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance (MCPA) represents over 147,000 patients advocating for safe medical cannabis use. They facilitate dialogue among stakeholders for effective regulation. Their goal is to be a trusted resource, offering reliable and impartial information to patients and families considering medical cannabis.
Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance Blog
7M ago
Which is better for you? You be the judge.
PLUS: Tapering off Benzos
BENZODIAZEPINES: PROS/CONS
Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that are used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. They work by binding to GABA receptors in the brain, which increases the activity of GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes calmness and relaxation.
Alistair J. Reid Finlayson, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center stated that “Over 92 million prescriptions for benzodiazepines are dispensed in the United States annuall ..read more
Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance Blog
7M ago
The Ultimate Guide For Beginners
Are you seeking to understand the advantages of medical cannabis as an alternative to pharmaceutical drugs? From managing chronic pain to decreasing PTSD symptoms, medical cannabis could be your choice.
In this article, let’s investigate the fundamentals of medical cannabis and what you should know before contemplating it to treat your medical condition.
KEY TERMS TO UNDERSTAND:
Cannabis is a plant genus that produces three flowering plants: Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa are primarily used to pr ..read more
Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance Blog
7M ago
Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance Blog
7M ago
Today, I want to let my patients know when and where to either renew or update their patient information on the MSDH-MMCP website. Below you will find a step-by-step guide to show you what to do once you have logged into the patient portal, along with FAQ’s on what information will need to be renewed versus updated.
I have my Patient Registry ID Card and I don’t know if I need to RENEW or UPDATE.
When you obtain your Patient ID Card from the MSDH-MMCP, your license fee is for one year. However, your practitioner may give you a shorter time for your certification. I ..read more
Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance Blog
7M ago
The Battle is Real for Mississippi Patients.
FRUSTRATED PATIENTS BEING PUT AT RISK
UNINFORMED & MISINFORMED PAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONERS/PHYSICIANS
OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATHS 2021: 106,000+
CANNABIS OVERDOSE DEATHS 2021: 0
Patients should not be penalized for using medical cannabis, which is legal in Mississippi, in order to potentially reduce or eventually come off of deadly opioids. However, many patients are being stripped immediately from opioids and benzos without proper “TAPER” protocol, which can lead to serious, if not deadly, consequences for the patient.
OPIOIDS:
Opioids ..read more