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 | Oct 16, 2024 | Medical Marijuana, PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex and often debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Traditional treatments, including therapy and medication, don’t always work for everyone, which compels many people to look for...
by Aaron Bloom | Jan 18, 2024 | PTSD
When some think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the first thing that may come to mind is American military veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently reported that approximately 23% of veterans receiving healthcare services from the VA have...
by Aaron Bloom | Jan 3, 2024 | Cannabis Laws, Laws & Regulations, PTSD, Veteran's Health
In most states across the country, medical cannabis is legalized. Patients who have been diagnosed with one or more qualifying health conditions can get medical cannabis recommendations from a healthcare provider. People living in states with medical marijuana...
by Aaron Bloom | Feb 24, 2023 | PTSD
When it comes to mental health conditions, people are not usually comfortable talking about them. The truth is that many Americans suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression. But the majority of people are not formally diagnosed. And fewer may know or...
by Dr. Marissa Magsino | Jun 7, 2021 | PTSD
June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we at DocMJ would like to discuss the forms of PTSD, the science behind the disorder, and what we can do to help those who suffer from it. For many people, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder makes it difficult to interact with others and...
