Beyond the health benefits, having a medical marijuana card can lead to significant savings throughout the year.

It was after a quiet sunrise, while he was making coffee, that my neighbor — a retired Army medic — told me why he’d started using cannabis. “I stopped taking two different pills,” he said, “because I felt like they were stealing my mornings. This helps me sleep. It helps me move without waking up in pain. I feel more like myself again.” He’s not alone. Recent research shows that cannabis use among older U.S. veterans is rising — many report using it for pain relief, better sleep, and to...

“I don’t want to be ‘that person’ at work anymore.”That’s what one of our patients said — honest, hesitant, and tired of feeling judged. She had found real relief from chronic migraines with medical cannabis, but worried about what it meant for her focus, her job, and her relationships. If you’ve ever had similar thoughts, you’re not alone. Many people using medical marijuana (MMJ)  worry about the everyday stuff: Can I still be productive? Is it safe to drive? Will my partner understand?...