Summertree Medical Clinic

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10/03/2019

You're not alone...

According to research conducted by Oxford University, medical cannabis use in Canada is growing fastest amongst older adults.

06/27/2019

The class of less-regulated, non-intoxicating cannabis products could be sold over the counter.

06/19/2019

Big news today - Health Canada wants your say on CBD.

A double-edged sword - because if CBD isn't a medication, medical patients will never get coverage.

What do you think?

Health Canada is launching a consultation to seek feedback from Canadians and industry on the kinds of products they would be interested in purchasing, manufacturing or selling if such products were to be legally available in Canada.

05/10/2019

We made it to Breakfast Television Toronto this week to talk about the stigma around cannabis:

Dr. Carolina Landolt discusses cannabis as an alternative medicine for patient relief and compares products available through medical prescription in Canada.

03/25/2019

Approximately ZERO of our senior patients have asked us about bongs, but it's still a cute headline:

The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque hills that frame...

03/12/2019

Hot tips!

New to pot? Take it from Dr. Carolina Landolt: It's best to dip a toe in, and that might mean starting lower and going slower than you think.

02/22/2019

“You were having trouble sleeping, are you sleeping now?"

How does metabolism alter the effectiveness of edibles? Can metabolized cannabis Interact with other drugs? And, more factors to consider before consuming edibles.

02/19/2019

This should make you angry:

See how much tax your government has collected from medical cannabis patients.

02/08/2019

After three decades as a first responder, retired police officer Vincent Lefaive relies on cannabis to treat the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. "I found relief practically immediately," says the former patrol sergeant with the Durham Regional Police Service, who was diagnosed with PTSD....

01/30/2019

Pandemic of Denial is a new Documentary examining The Other Opioid Crisis in North America, that of undertreated pain.

11/14/2018

Dr. Landolt hopes to see some basic education around cannabis taught in medical school.

Some educators cite the paucity of formal evidence around cannabis consumption as a major challenge to integrating this content into the evidence-based curricula of faculties of medicine

10/10/2018

There’s one week left to sign the petition against the excise tax on medical cannabis.

Please sign now!

There is no obligation on the part of any Member of Parliament to sponsor an e-petition. Neither the House of Commons nor any Member of Parliament sponsoring a petition endorses the views or information contained in any e-petition posted on this website. Moreover, they do not make any representation...

10/09/2018

Walking it back...

The president of the Ontario Medical Association has issued an apology on Twitter after receiving backlash for stating that ma*****na could act as a "gateway" drug and that it can cause anxiety and withdrawal symptoms.

09/17/2018

We’re sorry to hear about your snow, Calgary 😜 We’re still jealous about some parts of your city though, especially Beakerhead, the upcoming spectacle of art, science, and engineering.

Slide 1 Quirky, fun adventures result when art, science and engineering collide at Beakerhead 2018 Read More slide 2 ” Don’t worry, the giant electric bolt you’ll see arcing across the night sky is perfectly safe. It’s Beakernight!” Read More slide 3 Hundred of organizations are getting re...

09/15/2018

Our amazing educator, Nina, on the discussion everyone’s talking about...

Whether you’ve used cannabis for years or plan to once it’s legal, you would be smart to prepare for an eventual chat with the kids about it.

09/13/2018

Great news for patients!

Health Canada will continue operating the medical ma*****na system after recreational use of cannabis is legalized next month, but it will be reviewed within five years.