Patient Stories

First-person stories shared by medical cannabis patients of all ages living with a wide range of health issues—from depression and PTSD to multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and cancer—whose lives have been made better by the use of medical cannabis and/or CBD oil. If you’d like to share your patient or caregiver experience with the CBMD community, please visit Share Your Story.

My name is Star Graves – I’m a breast cancer survivor

Patient Stories lberkowitz - September 19, 2019

My name is Star Graves. I am a breast cancer survivor, successful retired finance director, mother, educator, medical cannabis advocate, minority business owner, proud grandmother...

A Recovering Heroin Addict and Hep C Positive

Patient Stories lberkowitz - July 9, 2019

My name is Ryan. I’m 29 years old and a recovering heroin addict and hepatitis C positive. Like many, I first tried...

Life-long Community Activist and Chingona

Patient Stories lberkowitz - June 26, 2019

chingona (noun): a woman in her place of power when she’s following her own intuitive-driven direction Rita...

Managing Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Chronic Pain

Patient Stories Anonymous - March 12, 2019

Ellen Lenox Smith has lived with Ehlers Danlos syndrome and sarcoidosis, which cause chronic pain, for most of her life. No pain...

An Absolute Lifesaver

Patient Stories Anonymous - January 7, 2019

13 years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). My neurologist tried all the different medications available, but I didn’t get...

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