As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I often evaluate patients who want to stop drinking alcohol. Alcoholism obviously destroys the life of the patient and the people they have relationships with. I have had several patients who have been able to stop drinking and instead have substituted with cannabis.
Alternative Treatment for Alcohol Abuse; Marijuana (cannabis)
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on November 21st, 2009
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Marijuana (Cannabis) and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on November 18th, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I often evaluate patients who complain of muscle and joint pain. Two days ago I had a patient come into my office with the diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica who had heard that cannabis can help reduce muscle inflammation and pain.
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Alternative Treatment for Vertigo; Marijuana (Cannabis)
Posted By admin on November 12th, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I often evaluate patients who complain of vertigo to see if cannabis can help with their symptoms and improve the overall quality of their life.
is the sensation of spinning or swaying while the body is actually stationary. In most cases it is a symptom as a result of a primary disease process.
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How do I tell me Doctor I use marijuana (cannabis) for my condition?
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on November 7th, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I often discuss with patients how they should share the information about their cannabis use with them. Many patients are apprehensive about it in fear that their primary care physician or specialist will not want to continue taking care of them.
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Finding the right medical marijuana (cannabis) dispensary/collective
Posted By admin on November 7th, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I am often asked by patients how to find the best collective to purchase their medicine.
Posted in medical Marijuana Law
What exactly is the medical cannabis (marijuana) card?
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on November 4th, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I am often asked to explain what the medical marijuana “card” is. There is a lot of misinformation concerning patients rights under Proposition 215 and who can actually recommend cannabis to patients.
Posted in medical Marijuana Law
Alternative Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome; Cannabis (Marijuana)
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on November 4th, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I have the opportunity to evaluate patients who present with the diagnosis of Restless Legs Syndrome. Most of these patients come to me after having an incredible experience with cannabis to treat their symptoms. The following is an actual patient I had in my office yesterday.
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Marijuana (Cannabis) and Cystic Fibrosis; A Case Study
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on October 24th, 2009
Just yesterday I evaluated a 19 year old male patient who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. He came in to see me because he had used cannabis in the past to specifically treat the heart burn and joint pain that he suffered on a daily basis. In addition he claimed that when he inhaled cannabis into his lungs using a vaporizer it helped to clear out some of the mucus that patients develop on a regular basis.
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Alternative Treatments for Graves Disease; Marijuana (Cannabis)
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on October 22nd, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California see a few patients every month who present with the diagnosis of Graves Disease. Graves Disease is caused by an overactive thyroid gland (Hyperthyroidism) and can cause a great variety of symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be easily treated with cannabis.
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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and Marijuana (Cannabis); An Alternative treatment approach
Posted By Dr. Sean Breen on October 21st, 2009
As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I have taken care of patients who have been diagnosed with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). Cannabis is an incredible treatment for patients who suffer from this disorder.
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