What is the Endocannabinoid System?
The discovery of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) can be attributed to an Israeli scientist named Raphael Mechoulam. This discovery came in 1964 when Mechoulam learned how to isolate delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for the first time. This led to the discovery that the Endocannabinoid System is present in all living things that have skeletal vertebrae. Mechoulam […]
Not All Cannabis Products Are Legal. Heres What Is (And What’s Next)
Cannabis is now legal recreationally since October 17th 2018—but that doesn’t mean every form can be legally sold. With so many different forms of marijuana, it can be confusing to know which are regulated. In this post, we’ll walk you through what’s legal now and what could be legal in the future. **Please note this […]
Terpenes 101: Why They Are Important In Your Medical Cannabis Treatment
THC and CBD are two of the most well-known chemical compounds that make up cannabis and can provide medical benefits. But there’s also another therapeutic compound to know about: Terpenes. In this post, we’ll go over what terpenes are and why they matter in your treatment. What Are Terpenes? Terpenes are the oils that give […]
Everything You Need to Know About The Entourage Effect
One of the reasons why cannabis is such a great medicine is because treatment can be personalized for different conditions. If you look at a cannabis bud closely, you will find that it is wrapped in a sticky dusting of crystal which contains numerous therapeutic compounds, which are used for the treatment of various ailments, […]
What’s the Difference Between Self-Medicating and Getting Cannabis from a Doctor?
Even when marijuana is legalized, it still may be beneficial for you to seek treatment from a medical marijuana doctor. This post outlines three major reasons why getting a medical marijuana doctor could be in your best interest. What Is Self-Medicating? The term “self-medicating” is used to describe someone who takes a medication—without a prescription […]
What Are the Differences Between Opioids and Cannabis?
As doctors struggle to contain the opioid crisis in Canada, a new study on chronic pain suggests that medicinal cannabis may offer alternative relief. Funded by Toronto-based Apollo Applied Research, it tracked the experiences of more than 300 chronic pain patients over a period of three years. More than one- third of participants had been […]
Addressing 3 Common Medical Cannabis Myths
Medical Cannabis has been a legal medical treatment option for Canadians since 2001, and both studies and anecdotal evidence indicate that Medical Cannabis can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as chronic pain. If you have been suffering from persisting pain such as nerve pain, back pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia […]
Know Your Rights: Medical Marijuana In The Workplace
On July 1st, 2018, recreational cannabis will be legalized in Canada. Perhaps you have been wondering how to get a medical cannabis card in Canada, and what the potential ramifications are for cannabis in the workplace. When medical cannabis is prescribed to a patient, it is considered in the same class as any other prescription […]
How to get a Medical Marijuana Prescription from Apollo
If you’ve decided that you’re ready to try medicinal cannabis, we welcome you. We know that for some of you, it may have been a long road of pain and suffering to reach this point, and we are here with open arms to make your journey using cannabis based medicine, easy, educational and as comfortable […]