Gain a Clear Understanding of Our Online Consultation and Prescription Procedures
Medical Cannabis is Personalized Medicine. After consulting with one of our physicians, Apollo will help you build a personalized treatment plan where one of our patient educators will assist you with dose, strain, and product selection, best for your needs specifically. Apollo Makes it Simple to Help You Get Access to Medical Cannabis to Give […]
How to Choose and Order from a licensed Producer of Medical Cannabis
Things to Consider When Choosing an ACMPR Licensed Producer: Licensed Producers currently represent the only legal avenue to access and purchase medical cannabis in Canada. But oftentimes new patients get a prescription for medical cannabis and then aren’t sure of what to do next. Here are some things to consider when evaluating licensed producers: Product […]
Is Cannabis an Alternative to Opioids?
Cannabis: An Ancient Plant Used Throughout History Cannabis has been used to treat ailments since 4000 BC. Despite its abilities to offer relief for those in pain, this drug became demonized and criminalized beginning in the early 20th century. Conversely, in the 1990s, opioid prescriptions took off, leading to an epidemic of dependency and overdoses. […]
Science and the Different Strains of Cannabis
Cannabis can be confusing to a novice user as there are hundreds of strains available on the recreational and medical market. Each strain contains a unique profile of cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids which all act in unison to produce the effects a user experiences. It takes time to determine which strain and terpene profile works […]
Cannabis Oil: What’s the Hype?
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court allowed patients using medical marijuana to legally alter their dried cannabis into oils. Before this point, it was considered unlawful as the previous regulations only allowed the vaporization of dried cannabis. Since the ruling, more waves have been made in the medical marijuana industry, and some insurance companies may […]
Hemp CBD Oil vs. Cannabis CBD Oil: 9 Differences You Need To Know
You’ve probably seen hemp CBD oils sold online or even in a local convenience store. It’s not only the accessibility of these oils but also the medicinal relief that these drugs bring in, that add up to the popularity of CBD oils. With CBD’s therapeutic benefits becoming more widely known, you may have wondered if […]
Is Medical Cannabis Legal for Children?
Cannabis use for medical purposes is gaining popularity in Canada as it can be used to treat a wide range of physical ailments and symptoms. Medical cannabis use extends to children and has been shown to help treat or manage symptoms of seizures, epilepsy, ADD, ADHD, autism and childhood cancers. As children are not just […]
Is CBD Oil Legal in Canada?
Recreational cannabis was legalized on October 17, 2018, under the Federal Government of Canada’s Cannabis Act, but there still remains quite a bit of confusion about what products are legal. CBD oil made from cannabis plants, and produced by Health Canada approved Licensed Producers are legal, both medicinally and recreationally. Is CBD Oil legal in […]
Cannabis & Legalization: 5 Reasons to Have a Prescription vs Self-medicating
Medical Cannabis has been legal since 2001, and since October 17th, 2018, recreational cannabis is now available for Canadians. Even with recreational cannabis being legalized, there are still numerous benefits to being prescribed medical cannabis through a healthcare practitioner and getting your medical marijuana license, as opposed to self-medicating with recreationally purchased cannabis. In this […]
THC VS CBD: What’s Right for Me
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Can help treat pain, PTSD, depression, nausea, sleep related issues and much more. Depending on its percentage strength, THC strains can cause psychoactive effects. Cannabidiol (CBD) is non-intoxicating. It can help to reduce inflammation, reduce anxiety, relieve pain & can even treat seizures & more. An Apollo patient educator will use our wealth of knowledge […]