Original Research

Data continue to emerge on the use of cannabinoids for pain management, narcotic substitution, and heroin withdrawal. Building on previous studies, I present a case demonstrating the effectiveness of dose-controlled, oral cannabinoids to rapidly remove prescription opioids using cannabis substitution therapy.

Introduction With the rising incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer, there is a need for exploring alternative and noninvasive treatment options.1 Estimates show that about 3% to 5% of squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCCis) cases, also known as Bowen’s disease, progress to invasive disease. A retrospective analysis of 239 patients concluded that although excisional surgery…

Introduction Although oral cannabidiol (CBD) formulations are increasingly popular, studies show that oral CBD has a much lower bioavailability than inhaled CBD.1 This study was designed to compare the bioavailability of 2 different preparations of oral CBD, with and without a liposomal delivery system. Puffin Hemp has a patent-pending liposome manufacturing technology that is used…

We present a case report of a patient who was guided through 2 postsurgical opioid wean programs. The opioid wean after the first surgery did not include medical cannabis whereas the opioid wean after the second surgery did; the difference in symptoms is striking.