by Dr. Jack Rothman | Jul 2, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Holidays, medical cannabis, Medical Marijuana, Mental Health, PTSD, Veteran's Health
Fourth of July fireworks can be difficult for some veterans with PTSD because loud explosions, flashes of light, smoke, crowds, and unexpected noises may act as trauma reminders. The VA National Center for PTSD explains that fireworks can cause distress for people who...
by Dr. Jack Rothman | Dec 24, 2025 | Health & Wellness, Medical Marijuana, Mental Health
As winter settles in and daylight dwindles, you might feel your mood shift in a way that’s hard to explain. This isn’t just the “winter blues” or typical holiday season stress. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of clinical depression triggered by seasonal...
by Dr. Jack Rothman | Dec 15, 2025 | Health & Wellness, Medical Marijuana, Mental Health, Stress Management
Winter often reshapes how you feel from the inside out. Shorter days limit your exposure to natural light, colder air keeps you indoors, and holiday pressures create emotional strain that lingers. As sunlight fades, your sleep, mood, and energy levels may shift...
by Aaron Bloom | Oct 30, 2024 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Treating Diseases, Conditions & Symptoms
As the discourse surrounding mental health advances, recent findings from a DocMJ survey provide deep insight into how patients utilize medical marijuana to manage various mental health conditions, including anxiety, PTSD, and depression. The survey sheds light on the...
by Aaron Bloom | Mar 13, 2024 | Laws & Regulations, Mental Health
Medical marijuana laws and recreational marijuana legalization have only been present in the United States for less than ten years. For many states, marijuana legalization (for recreational or medicinal use) was implemented less than five years ago. There are few...
by Aaron Bloom | Mar 11, 2024 | California, Florida, Illinois, Medical Marijuana, Mental Health, New York, Pennsylvania
As you navigate the complexities of mental health treatment, you may be considering the use of medical marijuana as a potential aid. Numerous states across the United States have recognized the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis, especially in the realm of...
