My Cannabis Nurse

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Wishing you good health, happiness, and abundance in 2026!

12/19/2025

Today marks a meaningful shift in cannabis policy.

The federal move to reclassify cannabis is a step many healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient advocates have worked toward for decades. This change formally acknowledges what science and clinical experience have long shown: cannabis has recognized medical value and does not belong in the most restrictive category of controlled substances.

This reclassification brings tangible benefits. It helps reduce barriers to research, making it easier for scientists to study cannabis and its therapeutic potential. It also has significant implications for cannabis businesses in legal states, including relief from IRS Section 280E. This means state-legal cannabis operators may finally deduct ordinary business expenses, improving financial stability, transparency, and long-term viability.

These shifts matter for patient safety, workforce sustainability, and the overall health of regulated cannabis programs.

At the same time, it’s important to be clear about what this change does not do.

Reclassification does not legalize cannabis. It does not create medical or adult-use programs in states where none exist, nor does it automatically expand patient access. Banking access may improve incrementally, but most financial institutions will remain cautious until additional federal protections are in place.

We’re grateful for progress. Recognition matters. Patients matter.

From a nursing and public health perspective, descheduling cannabis entirely remains the true milestone. Full descheduling would further remove barriers to research, reduce conflicts between state and federal law, and allow healthcare professionals to engage fully in evidence-based education and patient advocacy.

Today, we acknowledge meaningful progress.

Tomorrow, we continue the work.

11/17/2025

A note of gratitude to cannabis.

Throughout history, cannabis has been a unifying plant. From ancient healing traditions to communal gatherings and cultural ceremonies, people across continents have turned to cannabis for comfort, connection, and shared experience.

It has never belonged to just one group—it transcends culture, lifestyle, age, and belief systems. Cannabis has always brought people together.

At Cannabis Nurse, we remain committed to honoring that legacy through education, evidence-based guidance, and compassionate support for every individual who seeks to learn.

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09/21/2025

Did you know the human body is equipped with a system designed to respond to plant compounds—similar to how keys fit into locks?

This built-in system influences mood, sleep, appetite, and even how we perceive discomfort. When we use certain green remedies, we’re not introducing something foreign… we’re activating what our body already knows how to do.

💭 Do you think modern medicine leans too heavily on prescriptions and overlooks how our own body is wired for balance? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

09/14/2025

🧠✨ What if healing isn’t just about treatment—but about rewriting the narrative?

A new federally funded study found that cannabis use was associated with a reduction in alcohol intake, with participants reporting decreased cravings and improved emotional regulation.

As nurses, we witness the toll of alcohol-related illness daily. What if cannabis, when used responsibly and intentionally, offers a gentler path forward?

This isn’t about replacing one substance with another. It’s about exploring plant-based options that honor the body’s rhythm and support long-term wellness.

We’re not just caregivers. We’re advocates for a more compassionate future.

https://www.ma*****namoment.net/ma*****na-may-help-heavy-drinkers-cut-back-on-alcohol-new-federally-funded-study-finds/

Ma*****na use is linked to lower alcohol intake and diminished cravings in heavy drinkers, according to a new federally funded scientific paper. The study, a full version of which was obtained by Ma*****na Moment in a pre-proof form, found that “for some individuals who drink heavily, cannabis may...

09/09/2025

Can cannabis really help people sleep?

A new UK study adds to the growing body of evidence: patients with insomnia who were prescribed cannabis-based medicines reported better sleep over time — and many also noted less anxiety and improved quality of life.

What makes this study stand out isn’t the “yes it helps” (we’ve seen that before), but the how. Instead of a tightly controlled trial, researchers drew from a real-world patient registry. That means we’re seeing how people actually use these products day-to-day — along with the realities of dose changes, tolerance, and individual variation.

This study is undoubtedly another important data point in understanding cannabis as a tool for sleep. For clinicians and patients, it underscores the importance of open conversations, careful monitoring, and realistic expectations.

https://journals.plos.org/mentalhealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmen.0000390

07/29/2025

New Research Supports Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain

A new large-scale study has found that long-term medical cannabis use can significantly improve quality of life for individuals with chronic pain. Published in Pharmacy, the research tracked over 5,000 patients across six years.

Key findings include:

Long-term cannabis patients reported higher physical and mental health scores.

These patients had fewer visits to emergency departments and urgent care.

Short-term users and cannabis-naïve individuals saw fewer benefits.

The study reinforces what many patients and nurses already know: cannabis may offer a viable, long-term alternative to conventional pharmaceuticals for managing chronic pain.

As healthcare professionals, patients, and advocates, we must stay current with emerging evidence to better support safe, effective cannabinoid care. This study is another call to expand provider education, access, and policy reform.

📚 Read the full article from Pain News Network:
https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2025/7/28/large-study-finds-medical-cannabis-effective-treatment-for-chronic-pain

By Pat Anson Medical cannabis is an “effective treatment option” for chronic pain and significantly improves quality of life in long-term users, according to a large new study. Researchers at George Mason University and the medical cannabis telehealth company Leafwell analyzed healthcare trends

07/23/2025

🚨 URGENT: ACT BEFORE 10 AM ET THURS, JULY 24! 🚨

Last week, the House & Senate CJS Appropriations Committees rejected the White House’s proposal to strip federal protections for state medical cannabis programs—thanks to efforts by Americans for Safe Access and 45+ national groups like the Epilepsy Foundation, MS Society, U.S. Pain Foundation, AIDS Action, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, Veterans Initiative 22, and more.

✅ This is a partial win—but the fight isn’t over and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The bill now heads to the full House Appropriations Committee for markup Thursday, July 24 at 10 am ET.

⏰THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!

👉 Go to: safeaccessnow.org/cjs_full_approps_fy2026 .tab=0

🖋️ Take 2 minutes to email members of the full Appropriations Committee now—ask them to include the clean-up amendments that:

Add Nebraska to protection riders
Remove DOJ interference provision
Protect (don’t stop) the rescheduling process

👉 Go to: safeaccessnow.org/cjs_full_approps_fy2026 .tab=0

✉️ Use subject: “Re: Clean‑Up Amendments for CJS Approps FY2026”

Feel free to personalize the pre-written letter—it’s ready to go and the emails needed are at the link above!

Your voice, even as a brief note, can sway decisions impacting patients nationwide.

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07/22/2025

🌿 Policy Watch: The Senate has advanced the nomination of Terrance (Terry) Cole—Trump’s pick for DEA Administrator—through a narrow 44–43 vote. His confirmation signals a potential revival of the long-stalled cannabis rescheduling process. Cole has stated that reviewing the shift from Schedule I to Schedule III will be among his top priorities if confirmed, though he hasn’t formally endorsed the change.

✅ What this means for patients & practitioners

A move to Schedule III would acknowledge cannabis’s accepted medical use at the federal level. This could expand access to research, restore tax deductions for cannabis businesses, and provide clearer guidance for clinical application—critical progress for the Cannabis Nurse community.

🚦 Next up: A final Senate vote is expected Tuesday morning. If confirmed, Cole will take the lead in a rescheduling process that’s been on pause for months—holding the power to move it forward at last.

The Senate has given initial approval for the chamber to take up the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—a choice that will likely determine the fate of ma*****na rescheduling. Terrance Cole was selected to serve as administrator of...

07/10/2025

What’s missing from your care plan?

If your provider doesn’t understand cannabinoid medicine, they may be overlooking a regulatory system that touches nearly every function in your body.

We’re not just talking about cannabis—we’re talking about clinical blind spots.

Nurses educated in cannabinoid science aren’t here to replace traditional care. We’re here to bridge the gaps between what’s prescribed, what’s lived, and what’s possible.

The question isn’t whether the endocannabinoid system matters.
It’s whether your care team knows how to work with it.

07/08/2025

The Plant Doesn’t Heal You, It Helps You Heal Yourself

I’ve watched people wait until they’re “sick enough” to try cannabis. But this plant was never just about illness, it’s about homeostasis.

Balance. Nervous system regulation. Cellular peace. These aren’t luxuries; they’re foundations.

You don’t have to be ill to benefit from plant medicine.

Cannabis is a partner, not a prescription. And healing isn’t linear, it’s layered.

🌿 How has plant medicine helped you see yourself differently?