Georgia's Cannabis Revolution: From Haleigh's Hope to Expanded Access in 2025

Georgia's Cannabis Revolution: From Haleigh's Hope to Expanded Access in 2025

Written By Rudy Brown

In 2015, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Haleigh’s Hope Act, named for Haleigh Cox, a child whose severe epilepsy highlighted the critical need for medical cannabis access. For families like hers, this law offered a pathway to potential relief. It granted patients with certain conditions the right to possess low-THC cannabis oil.

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Interview with Lonnie Kessler: From Fighting Stigma to Facing Death

Interview with Lonnie Kessler: From Fighting Stigma to Facing Death

Written By Casey Renteria

Through all the ups and downs with his health, cannabis was always there. He told me he was on 13 pills - but with cannabis, he’s down to 3 pills twice a day, and I'd say that's a huge improvement! But he also talked about how hard it was to open up to his family about his choice to use cannabis. “It's finding a balance between family, friends, society, and quality of life you have to choose and I choose the quality of life…Cannabis will be the one thing I use until the very end,” he said.

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The Science Behind Edibles

The Science Behind Edibles

Written By Katie Shoneff

Similar to adding a vitamin/supplement “boost” to a smoothie, a recent uptick is showing brands are now infusing edibles in the same fashion, adding ingredients like Vitamin B12 and magnesium, typically seen in THC and CBD gummy products. A smart business move that also begs questions from consumers: how beneficial is THC and vitamins to the human body? How do we process these ingredients? And what should consumers look for when purchasing edibles for medicinal purposes?

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My Journey Through Life With Cannabis: How Did I Get Here?

My Journey Through Life With Cannabis: How Did I Get Here?

Written By Kim Cooper

My kids were on the internet, a relatively new platform that was launched some years prior for college students. Only 2 of my kids were still at home, both were teenagers. They were on a new website called Facebook. I didn’t explore it, not really, it seemed it was just a place for kids to gather and talk. I opened an account, only to keep track of what my kids were doing and who they were talking to. I had no idea how large of an impact this platform would have on me in the future.

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Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes Awareness Month

Written By Jamie Lynn Dodd

On a brisk early March morning in 2004, I sat in a cold room in a stiff hospital bed strung up to an IV after having what seemed like an endless amount of blood drawn, scared beyond reason at the feelings of everything being explained to me by the doctors and nurses which sound so foreign and unknown. I was told that my blood sugar was 9 times higher than what was considered normal; a number that should have been fatal. 

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When Cannabis Heals: How My Mother’s Cancer Unveiled the Healing Power of CBDA

When Cannabis Heals: How My Mother’s Cancer Unveiled the Healing Power of CBDA

Written By Inesa Ponomariovaite

Trapped in a relentless cycle of illness, infection, and chronic pain, I faced not only serious health challenges but also the trauma of domestic violence. Desperate for relief, I left Lithuania, hoping that advanced medical care in the U.S. would bring healing. Instead, my condition worsened. In my search for a solution, I turned to plant-based medicine, abandoning conventional treatments. Remarkably, within weeks, I experienced a significant recovery. This life-changing experience fueled my passion to help others find the same relief that I did.

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The Russell Langhammer Interview

The Russell Langhammer Interview

Written By Steve Kravets

It is because first my doctors told me to go home and to take care of whatever business I needed to do before I died. Then a priest came in behind him and gave me Last Rights, again.  I said to myself, screw you both. I am not that type of person. I am Russell Langhammer, I compete head-to-head and we Langhammer’s do not quit. I will not walk away from this challenge, even if it is the biggest I have ever faced before, in my 54 years of living so far.

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An Interview with Jeremy Smith

An Interview with Jeremy Smith

Written By Casey Renteria

At 35 years old he was diagnosed with Crohn’s and eosinophilic esophagitis. Three weeks later he collapsed at work when blood clots hit his heart. “My CK levels skyrocketed, becoming severely anemic, herniated discs in my neck, a tumor was found on my pituitary stock, and I started to develop arthritis”, he recalled. Not long after that incident he narrowly escaped losing a child from the side effects of pharmaceuticals.

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Breaking the ‘Curse’ of Menstruation:  Celebrating a Woman’s Cycle with the Support of Cannabis

Breaking the ‘Curse’ of Menstruation:  Celebrating a Woman’s Cycle with the Support of Cannabis

Written By Dr. Dana Lillestol, PhD

The miseducation, misinformation, and social programming have removed the beauty of a natural hormonal process of a woman that is life-giving. The time has come to celebrate the amazing biology of the female body, to support our female travelers on this road called life and to relish a woman’s ability to create life.

In tandem, marijuana as a unique plant provides healing properties to any mammal (women are mammals) yet this plant has been discredited and put in question. The propaganda has been very effective in hiding the truth.

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How Cannabis Saved Me: An Interview With Richard Mitchell

How Cannabis Saved Me: An Interview With Richard Mitchell

Written By Casey Renteria

I was introduced to Richard Mitchell a couple of months ago. Before that, I affectionately knew him as the guy who got the Fat Nugs tattoo. Dustin made the official introduction and I’ve since gotten to talk with him about his life and what his journey has been like. Going into this interview I wasn’t sure what to expect - let me tell you it's quite the story!

It affected me so deeply to hear him talk about his experiences and it took a day or two of debriefing before I was ready to listen back to the recording. I am so inspired by him and all he’s been through has turned him into a warrior! I’m so proud and thankful to be able to share that with you. Please meet Richard Mitchell.

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Rising From Adversity: A Founder’s Story

Rising From Adversity: A Founder’s Story

Written By Colin Fraser

After my incarceration, I dedicated eight years to prison ministry, driven by a desire to help those incarcerated. This experience shaped my outlook on helping others. My journey with cannabis led to entrepreneurship when my mother, battling stage four cancer, found relief in cannabis as an alternative medication. 

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What’s in Your Soil?

What’s in Your Soil?

Written By LaWann Stribling

My love of nature has brought me closer to every quality our Creator has blessed us with.  Going down the rabbit hole I learned that many plants individuals attributed as weeds were actually beneficial herbs. I bought various books to learn about different herbs and the individual benefits they provide. With this knowledge, I began to alter typical over-the-counter medicines, like Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, and Hydrocortisone, with different herbs.  

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Power of Cannabis in Dementia Care: Stu’s Story

Power of Cannabis in Dementia Care: Stu’s Story

Written By Angie Roullier

Explore the emotional journey of Stu, a loving husband navigating the challenges of his wife's dementia with the help of cannabis. 'Power of Cannabis in Dementia Care: Stu’s Story' delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the surprising ways cannabis can offer a glimmer of hope. Witness the transformative power of plant medicine in the face of life's toughest trials.

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Cannabis, Cancer, and Courage: Millies Story

Cannabis, Cancer, and Courage: Millies Story

Written By Angie Roullier

Discover the resilience and spirit of Millie as she battles cancer with an unexpected ally—cannabis. 'Cannabis, Cancer, and Courage: Millie's Story' takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with laughter, tears, and the undeniable power of hope. Learn how cannabis becomes a beacon of light in Millie's fight, offering not just relief but also a renewed zest for life.

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