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When Kentucky’s medical marijuana program finally took off, one question started popping up in nearly every patient consultation I had: “So, should I use indica or sativa?” It’s a fair question, and a common one. But here’s the thing: these days, that black-and-white divide between indica and sativa doesn’t really tell the whole story anymore. […]

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m., staring at the ceiling because your pain meds wore off, or your mind just won’t slow down, Granddaddy Purple might be exactly what your doctor would recommend. This isn’t just another pretty strain with a fun name. Granddaddy Purple, often shortened to GDP, has built

If you’ve ever felt your mind racing, your chest tightening, or your thoughts spinning in circles, you already know what anxiety feels like. And if you’ve tried everything from therapy to supplements and nothing seems to stick, you’re not alone. Since Kentucky launched its medical marijuana program, I’ve talked to hundreds of patients who are

When Kentucky’s medical marijuana program launched, I noticed a shift almost overnight, patients who had struggled for years with pain, anxiety, and fatigue were finally able to talk openly about cannabis as a legitimate treatment. During consultations, one question keeps coming up: “What strain can help me feel better without slowing me down?” That’s when

Among cannabis strains, few have the level of recognition and hype as Pineapple Express. With its tropical taste, invigorating high, and myriad of medicinal uses, the strain is both therapeutic for patients and in demand among recreational consumers. To those in Kentucky seeking medical marijuana, Pineapple Express is a likely go-to among symptom abatement and

As a doctor with patients who have difficulty with Crohn’s Disease, I witness the personal and professional impact this disease has on a daily basis. Crohn’s is mercurial, flare-ups render abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss, as well as persistent fatigue. Even conventional treatments like steroids, biologics, or surgery work at times, but many of

Each week in my waiting room, patients ask me the same question:“Doctor, when do I ever get to walk into a dispensary here in Kentucky and legally purchase medical marijuana?” It’s the question on everyone’s mind, and for good reason. For years, patients with chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, Crohn’s, and dozens of other conditions have

As a Medical marijuana doctor working with patients here in Kentucky, I’ve been excited to see our state finally launch its medical marijuana program. For years, I’ve spoken with patients struggling to find safe, consistent relief from conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Now, with Kentucky’s medical marijuana program in place, patients finally

As a physician who works with medical cannabis patients here in Kentucky, I often remind people that cannabis is much more than just THC or CBD. One of the most overlooked, yet incredibly important, aspects of cannabis medicine is something you can smell immediately when you open a jar of flower: terpenes. You may have

For many patients in Kentucky, the idea of medical marijuana can feel overwhelming at first. If you’re new to cannabis, you may have questions like: “Will I feel high all day?”“Can I still drive my kids to school?” These are very common concerns. The good news is, you don’t need to take large doses of