Medical cannabis clinic Advocare opens in North Canton
The recently opened clinic at
"It's not the only reason we exist," founder
Davis, a retired emergency physician formerly with the Green Compassion Network, said
The
The interior is decorated without the color green or cannabis leaves. A blue-gray color scheme and staff who wear dark blue scrubs replicate a traditional medical environment.
"We're really trying to get away from the tropes and the things that have induced the stigma and really try to refocus patients' attention to the medical benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)," CEO
Archer, who also is a medical cannabis patient, said there's still some "reticence to change." It's something
Since opening in March, the clinic has attracted about 100 patients. Davis said some want to register as a patient or caregiver with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program and others schedule follow-up visits after becoming unhappy with their original physician.
"Our understanding is, bar none, the best in the area," Davis said.
Each consultation usually involves a summary of how the body's endocannabinoid system responds to cannabis and how to find the optimal dose, avoiding excessive amounts that might cause negative side effects.
"I have found that cannabis has been the medicine that alleviates the pain. I don't take any other medication at all," she said, excluding over-the-counter aspirin.
Cortez said Cole's presentation was new to her but the content was familiar. Cole also suggested a breathing technique to use when vaping.
"Really, with cannabis, less is more," she told Cortez.
The annual state registration fee is
With limited tinctures and plant material available, cannabis retail prices remain high. The latest state sales figures showed plant material priced about
CoCo said he'd like medical insurance to cover cannabis the same as prescription opioids, which he grew wary of two years ago. But having smoked cannabis, a method not legal under
"I've known for a long time that it's taken the pain away," he said.
Davis, who is certified to prescribe medication to treat opioid addiction, said anecdotal evidence suggests cannabis can be an effective alternative to opioids and remove the risk of abuse.
"We think that it's a huge part of the answer to the opiate crisis," he said.
However, a state committee has opposed adding opioid use disorder to the qualifying conditions for cannabis treatment, according to recent media reports.
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