The Ventura County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution proclaiming April 4-10, 2016 to be “National Public Health Week” highlighting how the U.S. spends more money on health care than other developed countries, while our health outcomes lag behind. As Public Health Director Rigoberto Vargas noted in his presentation about Ventura County’s own public health status, “zip code is a stronger predictor of health than genetic code” in looking at health factors and outcomes. Read more
Recommendations from HelloMD
For many busy patients, getting a renewal of your doctor’s recommendation for medical cannabis can be a hassle. For some housebound or seriously ill patients, it can be difficult or impossible. While we continue to refer patients that want a more hands-on approach to a few local doctors we know and trust, the service offering from our friends at HelloMD is a great option for patients looking for convenience and affordability. Read more
Sespe’s 2015 Gift Guide for Cannabis Enthusiasts!
The Cannabis Manifesto: A New Paradigm for Wellness
This lovely and user-friendly Crank-Top Herb Grinder
CVault Humidity Control Airtight Stash Container
Help Bring Venice Cookie Co. Back!
The laws in California regarding medical cannabis cultivation, including infused products manufacturing and distribution, are still pretty vague even though new formal guidelines are in the works. Different cities also have different approaches to regulation and enforcement. So we ask for your assistance in helping one of our favorite vendors, Venice Cookie Co., Read more
Some Pig… Duped by Strain Bank of Los Angeles!
Sespe Creek ordered some clones from Strain Bank in Los Angeles that were advertised as Charlotte’s Web, a true hemp strain known to relieve epilepsy. We have a growing waiting list of patients waiting to get cuts of this plant from us, and lots of anticipation to finally carry this well-known therapeutic strain. Read more
The Future of Concentrates
BHO, which stands for Butane Hash Oil, has been a controversial topic in the news. While it is certainly possible to use butane responsibly to produce a safe and solvent-free extract, that’s not always what happens — and at this point, the responsible thing for us to do is to phase out concentrates that are extracted with butane. Read more
Scam Alert!
One of our patients received a phone call recently from someone claiming to be a DEA agent. They told her that she’d ordered prescription drugs over the internet and had violated federal law, and attempted to get her to pay a “fine” to avoid being arrested. Read more
Studying CBDs
While laboratory-based research is uncovering fascinating information about CBD, physicians want to know what patients are experiencing. Are the effects of CBD-rich cannabis and high-THC cannabis noticeably different? If so, how? Patients, collectively, can provide the answers.
Our friends at Project CBD have asked for our (and your) help — and it’ll only take 10 or 15 minutes of your time. Read more
The Sespe Creek Collective Annual Meeting
And the winner is … Cannabis!
Yesterday, voters in Colorado and Washington made history by being the first states to approve cannabis for recreational use. Colorado’s Amendment 64 will allow those 21 and older to purchase up to one ounce at specially regulated retail stores. Possession would be legal but not public use. Read more