How to Find a Trustworthy Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Navigating the relatively new world of legal medical marijuana (also called cannabis) in the U.S. is not simple. Trying to get your head around varying state regulations, marijuana strains, hemp, CBD, THC, terpenes, edibles and oils, if you want to, is… Continue reading

Can Medical Marijuana Help People With Dementia?

There may be nothing more painful than looking on, helplessly, while a loved one struggles with the agitation and uncontrolled behaviors of dementia. This is what happened to Greg Spier, as he watched his father, Alex Spier, who suffered from Alzheimer… Continue reading

FDA Hears Concerns About the Unregulated CBD Market

Chances are that you, as a patient or consumer, have become a marketing target for cannabis-product sellers. The cannabidiol — a derivative of cannabis also known as CBD — product market is exploding. And that’s exactly why the Food and Drug Administra… Continue reading

What Questions Do You Have About Medicinal Marijuana and Hemp?

We continue to hear so much about the medicinal benefits of cannabis — marijuana and hemp — for alleviating a variety of health problems, including chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia and seizures. Next Avenue has published many stories about medicinal can… Continue reading

How to Be Safe Consuming Cannabis Candies

With cannabis, a spoonful of sugar actually does help the medicine go down. Whether to treat chronic pain, get a good night’s sleep or relieve the side effects of cancer treatments, older adults are increasingly embracing cannabis-infused candies as a … Continue reading

Midlife Startup Tips From 3 Successful Women Entrepreneurs

If you’re a woman over 50 thinking about starting a business, a great way to learn how to do it is by speaking with women entrepreneurs who’ve done so successfully. I just had an opportunity to do just that, talking with three I saw  at the What’s Next… Continue reading