Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated With Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs
“The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.” The post Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients […]
Protecting your Privacy: HIPAA and Medical Cannabis
Because cannabis is a Schedule I illegal substance according to the US Controlled Substances Act (CSA), some people hold the mistaken belief that medical cannabis services are completely excluded from protection under HIPAA privacy laws. While HIPAA doesn’t explicitly mention medical cannabis, the general principles and protections granted by HIPAA apply to all types of […]
