Aired: April 12, 2018 Bay News 9 in Tampa reports on how an autistic boy in St. Petersburg had his life changed for the better with medical marijuana, and specifically THC.
Medical Marijuana for Autism-related Anxiety Disorders
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David Berger, M.D.
Can Autism be Treated with Medical Cannabis?
Published April 2, 2018 The cannabis digest for discerning women, Van der Pop, dives into the topic of treating autism with medical cannabis. The article features Dr. David Berger. Read the article by clicking here: Van der Pop_Budding Prospect_4.2.18
Ask Dr. David: Can You Treat Anxiety with Medical Cannabis?
Did you know almost 20% (40 million people) of the adult population in the United States suffer from anxiety each year? Even though the medical profession considers this is a very treatable disease, only about one-third of affected people seek treatment....
Medical Cannabis: Alternative Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment for Seizures
What are some factors you consider when using medical cannabis to treat seizures? Seizures are one of the most frequent medical conditions for which I have certified patients to be treated with medical cannabis. I now have many documented cases of such patients who...
What is Cannabis Microdosing?
As my knowledge grows about the incredible ways medical cannabis can be used, I have discovered that for some patients, less is more. Depending on the unique needs of my patients, I prescribe “microdosing” to some of them. This refers to taking very small doses, more...
Medical Cannabis Physicians in Florida: No Knowledge or Experience Required?
I just finished the renewal certification course that Florida physicians are required to complete to be “qualified” to certify patients to use medical cannabis. The course and examination now cover only two (2) hours of material, reduced from the eight (8) hour course...
Controlling the Psychoactive Effects of THC with CBD
One of the most fascinating things I have observed since becoming certified in Florida as a cannabis physician is the relationship between cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While they are both cannabinoids (the chemical category that provides most of...
Addiction – Medical Cannabis Compared to Opioids
One of the great tragedies of our time is the explosive opioid epidemic that continues to rage across America. Opioids are relatively inexpensive, widely available, and have a tremendous potential for getting a person “hooked.” This is especially the case when taken...
CBD Quality Variances in Florida and How it Can Impact You
What are some differences between doses of CBD from medical marijuana compared to the CBD found in hemp products, which can be purchased without being certified by a doctor? To understand the difference between CBD used in medical marijuana compared to that which can...
Determining “Same Kind or Class” Conditions for Medical Cannabis in Florida
Q: How do you determine whether a patient’s medical condition is of the “same kind or class” as the conditions that qualify for medical cannabis in Florida? The State of Florida has provided very little guidance on how the State’s new medical cannabis laws are to be...