{"id":280,"date":"2023-04-28T00:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T00:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/?p=280"},"modified":"2023-04-28T09:58:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T09:58:42","slug":"beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage","title":{"rendered":"Beating the Stigma Surrounding Medical Cannabis Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage.jpg\" alt=\"beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage\" class=\"wp-image-292\" style=\"margin:20px 0 10px 10px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s world, using every method to achieve stronger health is vital. The establishment and presence of a medical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/medical-marijuana-card-consultation-services\/determine-your-eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marijuana program<\/a> in several states tell us that many already consider marijuana an option to boost our health when we experience certain medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we help citizens access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/medical-marijuana-card-consultation-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical cannabis in Massachusetts<\/a>, we are more than well-versed in its positive effects on human <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/150999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">health<\/a>. Unfortunately, usage of medical marijuana, and cannabis products in general, may still be seen in a negative light. How can this stigma be countered and defeated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"bullet\"><li><strong>Education<\/strong><br>The answer to this question lies in proper education and information dissemination. Society has proven that when we are not kind to what we do not fully understand. By learning more about marijuana and its effects, we can shed light on how to use it for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/medical-marijuana-card-consultation-services\/get-approved\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alternative treatment<\/a> and other practical purposes.<\/li><li><strong>Focus on Health Benefits<\/strong><br>Focusing on the health benefits of cannabis may help put it in a better light. Holders of a medical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/medical-marijuana-card-consultation-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marijuana certification<\/a> are essentially ambassadors for this substance. They hold great knowledge of its positive effects on our health and can help counter the stigma by sharing their stories.<\/li><li><strong>Promote Better Responsibility<\/strong><br>Despite its uses, cannabis is still considered a substance that people may still abuse, otherwise known as a Schedule I drug. Learning about responsible medical marijuana usage and promoting it can be a solid method for countering the stigma around it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Zepath Wellness, we can help you with the intricacies of acquiring a medical marijuana card. We are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/marijuana-consultant-in-north-andover-massachusetts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marijuana consultant in North Andover, Massachusetts<\/a>, dedicated to helping you start your medical marijuana treatment. <a href=\"Tel:978-226-4508\">Call us<\/a> for your inquiries!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n\t  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage\"\n\t  },\n\t  \"headline\": \"Beating the Stigma Surrounding Medical Cannabis Usage\",\n\t  \"image\": [\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage.jpg\",\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage-300x200.jpg\",\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/beating-the-stigma-surrounding-medical-cannabis-usage-150x150.jpg\"\n\t   ],\n\t  \"datePublished\": \"2023-04-28\",\n\t  \"dateModified\": \"2023-04-28\",\n\t  \"author\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\"name\": \"Louise Savoie\"\n\t  },\n\t   \"publisher\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\n\t\t\"name\": \"Zepath Wellness\",\n\t\t\"logo\": {\n\t\t  \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.zepath.com\/wp-content\/themes\/zepathwellnessor072\/images\/main-logo.png\"\n\t\t}\n\t  },\n\t  \"description\": \"As we help citizens access medical cannabis in Massachusetts, we are more than well-versed in its positive effects on human health.\"\n\t}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s world, using every method to achieve stronger health is vital. 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