A collection of the most recent news, press mentions, and media assets.
Cannabis Tech – September 9, 2024
Medical Cannabis Patients and Advocates to Converge on Capitol Hill for Historic Advocacy Event
Washington, DC – September 26-27, 2024 – Realm of Caring, in collaboration with Americans for Safe Access, the US Pain Foundation, and Veterans Initiative 22, is proud to announce the Validated Voices Summit: Medical Cannabis Lobby Day & Advocacy Reboot Event. This pivotal gathering in Washington, DC, invites medical cannabis patients, their families, friends, and cannabis advocates to share their voices and directly engage with members of Congress.
Forbes – September 3, 2024
Jim Belushi Unveils Majical Ice Teaz, By HighBridge And Belushi’s Farm
Today Belushi’s Farm, founded by actor-turned-farmer Jim Belushi, and HighBridge, makers of infused ice tea brews that nails the taste test, announced they are teaming up to release a lineup of ready-to-drink infused ice teas. It’s a magical collaboration providing an alternative to alcohol.
Cliintel Capital – June 11, 2024
You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The importance of Self-Care and Caring for Others
The importance of self-care and caring for others: Discover why quality of life, finding purpose, and self-care are essential for overall well-being. Learn how self-care prevents burnout, enhances emotional and physical health, and strengthens self-esteem, enabling you to care for others effectively. Explore insights from Sasha Kalcheff-Korn of Realm of Caring on integrating non-traditional therapies like cannabis for better health outcomes. Embrace a fulfilling life by prioritizing self-care and balancing your personal and professional goals.
CBD Oracle – June 4, 2024
The Realm of Caring: How Charlotte Figi’s Story Transformed the World of CBD
The story of Charlotte Figi single-handedly changed perceptions of CBD. We spoke to the director of Realm of Caring, the charity made in her honor, about her story.
The Fresh Toast – March 5, 2024
Have a long term illness is tough, but data has shown a way to make it less worse
Having to deal with a medical issue for a longer time can be depressing and debilitating. over 40 million in the US and Canada are limited in their usual activities due to one or more chronic health conditions. Several studies have demonstrated that MC helps reduce the opioid dosage for patients undergoing treatment for non-cancer pain. It can also be substituted in place of opioids to achieve therapeutic benefits. Dealing with pain can be helped…but now a study finds a key surprised about medical marijuana patients which is more holistic.
Diabetes Daily – February 24, 2024
If you’re managing type 2 diabetes, it’s natural to be curious about whether CBD might help you manage those symptoms, too, to help stabilize your blood sugar. In fact, the prevalence of cannabis use increased by 340 percent among people with diabetes from 2005 to 2018, according to one study, which surveyed people on their use of cannabis (CBD or THC, in any form) in the previous 30 days.
Forbes – January 16, 2024
Almost Half Of Those Doing Dry January Use Cannabis—Can It Help You Quit Alcohol?
As we hit the midpoint of the month, motivation might be waning for the millions taking part in Dry January this year—but a growing body of evidence suggests cannabis could help curb those cravings.
Findings from data collection company CivicScience suggest that interest in Dry January is up for 2024, with just under half of Americans indicating they would be “very” or “somewhat” likely to abstain from alcohol for the month.
Everyday Health – January 4, 2024
CBD for Type 2 Diabetes: What Are the Benefits and Risks?
You probably don’t have to look further than your local drugstore or beauty product supplier to know CBD has taken a starring role in everything from sparkling water and gummies to tincture oils and lotions. Some may even say that cannabidiol (CBD) — which, like THC, is a component of the cannabis plant, but doesn’t contain its psychoactive effects — is the “it” ingredient of our age.
Marijuana Moment – December 28, 2023
A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University will track 10,000 medical marijuana patients over a year or more in an effort to better understand the efficacy and impacts of cannabis therapy.
Funded with a five-year $10 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the research team will work with federal researchers and the nonprofit Realm of Caring, among others, to collect data around dosing, delivery methods, the chemical composition of products, possible medication interactions and other treatment details.
Marijuana Moment – December 4, 2023
A coalition of military veterans organizations is pushing President Joe Biden to ensure that the ongoing administrative review into marijuana’s scheduling status is completed in a “timely manner” and also take steps to “counter” misinformation while pursuing broader reform.
In a letter sent to the president last week, multiple veterans-focused groups expressed appreciation for his directive initiating the marijuana review last year, which led the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to recommend that cannabis be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
GreenState – November 28, 2023
9 cannabis non-profits promoting restorative justice and patient access
Weed may be big business nowadays, but its social justice roots still run deep. From the fight to legalize the plant and repair the wrongs of the War on Drugs to advocating for critically ill patients who need cannabis to thrive, people have fought for decades on behalf of what’s right.
And while cannabis may be legal in a majority of states, there’s still a lot of work to be done. Consider one of these worthy cannabis non-profits if you want to help support plant-based initiatives through donating time or funds.
GreenState – October 11, 2023
These cannabis brands are boosting breast cancer awareness
October officially became National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 with sponsorships from the American Cancer Society and Imperial Chemical Industries’ pharmaceutical division. In hopes of detecting cancer early, the original focus was on promoting regular mammograms. Now, funds are raised for research and education as well as awareness. In the last almost forty years, the month has become autumn fodder, with the NFL wearing pink cleats and benefits in every city–it’s only right the cannabis industry gets involved.
Greenway Magazine – October 4, 2023
Good Day Farm releases Titty Sprinkles in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness
In a heartfelt tribute, Good Day Farm, a prominent southern cannabis brand, has re-released its select cultivar dubbed Titty Sprinkles, also called Pink Sprinkles in Arkansas due to state restrictions.
For the second consecutive year, Titty Sprinkles will be a limited release honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month this October. The release and marketing initiative go beyond merely capturing attention; it’s about giving back, the team at Good Day Farm says.
Good Day Farm has pledged a portion of the proceeds from Titty Sprinkles products to support Realm of Caring‘s (RoC) breast cancer research and education programs.
Cannabis & Tech – August 30, 2023
10 Years of Advocacy: Realm of Caring’s Effective Impact on Cannabis Education
Cannabis Tech spoke with Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Executive Director at Realm of Caring, who shared the heart of the organization’s transformative story—a journey of resilience, empowerment, and challenging the status quo.
Founded by Heather Jackson and Paige Figi, Realm of Caring (RoC) has spent a decade revolutionizing how patients, caregivers, and even lawmakers approach cannabis. What began as a lifeline for families seeking hope for their ailing children has evolved into a broader movement for education, advocacy, and change.
While perspectives shift towards cannabis acceptance and understanding, RoC stands out for its unwavering commitment to empowering individuals seeking cannabinoid therapy. As a nonprofit dedicated to cannabis research and education, Realm of Caring has a remarkable story of dismantling cannabis stigmas and equipping individuals with invaluable knowledge.
Benzinga – August 23, 2023
Realm Of Caring Collaborating On Federal Grant For Medicinal Cannabis Research
Realm of Caring, a nonprofit dedicated to cannabis research and education, will advance its work into medicinal cannabis through collaborating on a research project supported by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant awarded to Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit through the NIH Registry of Medical Cannabis Use and Health Outcomes funding opportunity.
Building on the long standing collaboration between Realm of Caring and Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit this project will develop and maintain a medicinal cannabis use registry to assess the medical conditions reported as reasons for consumption, how and what products are being used and the associated medical outcomes. Through this publicly accessible registry, Realm of Caring and others may utilize the data to inform both policy and clinical recommendation practices on medicinal cannabis, CBD products and associated conditions and outcomes for patients.
Cannabis News World – August 23, 2023
Study: patients say medical cannabis improves job performance
In 2022, cannabis non-profit advocacy organisation Realm of Caring and researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, conducted a large online study of patients with neurological and pain-related disorders.
Of the 808 study respondents, 77 per cent reported positive effects — with 28 per cent citing reduced pain, 18 per cent noting improved sleep and 22 per cent experiencing reduced anxiety.
Business of Cannabis – July 21, 2023
Bill Aims to Establish Regulatory Framework for CBD as a Supplement
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has reintroduced a bill that aims to establish U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory framework for CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive.
Alongside Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Wyden announced the reintroduction of The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act.
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable has said that it strongly endorses this legislation and applauds Sen. Wyden and his Congressional colleagues for championing efforts to regulate CBD products in the Senate.
OKC Heart and Soul – August 5, 2023
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Cannabis News World – June 30, 2023
Expots: medical marijuana draws parents to US for their children’s treatments
Tristan Forde used to experience as many as 20 seizures a day. The two-year-old has Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy, and was forced to constantly wear a helmet – suffering seizures so frequently that his three-year-old brother would automatically go to the freezer and get an ice pack every time Forde had an attack.
Everything changed, however, when Forde began medical cannabis treatment last year. He went months without suffering a single seizure, said Yvonne Cahalane, Forde’s mother. “For the first time, it looked like there was a sparkle in his eyes. It sounds corny, but he just looked so much brighter.”
Westword – June 8, 2023
Polis Signs Controversial Intoxicating Hemp Bill
Sasha Kalcheff-Korn is the executive director of Realm of Caring, a Colorado nonprofit that provides education and resources for medical marijuana patients and their families. Realm of Caring routinely works with child patients, many of whom depend on high-CBD, low-THC products made from hemp, such as sublingual tinctures and pills. Most of these products are currently sold online or at retailers across the country, including grocery stores and health-food markets, but Kalcheff-Korn worries that Senate Bill 271 will hamper that access in Colorado and eventually force hemp-derived medications into marijuana dispensaries.
Benzinga – May 2, 2023
Study Asserts CBD Use Can Result In Positive THC Test, Expert Explains How And What Increases Risks
Can the consumption of CBD products cause a THC-positive urine test?
According to a study funded by former NFL tackle and cannabis advocate Eugene Monroe, yes it can. The research, which explored whether orally consumed full-spectrum CBD products can get consumers in trouble if they’re randomly tested, was conducted with the help of the marijuana advocacy nonprofit Realm of Caring and the multi-state operator Canopy Growth
WebMD – April 20, 2023
Is This a New Era of Medical Marijuana Breakthroughs?
The new legislation may help replace speculation and self-experimentation with hard science. But it’s starting from behind: Scientists aren’t testing the forms of cannabis already on sale at thousands of dispensaries across the U.S.
“Because the federal government continues to largely restrict study of the cannabis products available in state-legal markets, consumers face limited understanding of its risks and benefits,” said Matthew Lowe, PhD, the research director at Realm of Caring, a cannabis research nonprofit.
Benzinga – March 17, 2023
What is the most powerful force in the world?
Of course, it is love, but what kind of love? Not a single doubt – it is a parent’s love for their children.
One person, one mother that has proven this to be true is Heather Jackson, an international speaker, author and published researcher. She is also the co-founder and president of the Realm of Caring Foundation (RoC), a cannabis-focused non-profit that helps families struggling with life-limiting and chronic health conditions through research education and grants.
Forbes – February 14, 2023
Burgeoning Industry Expanding Growth In Educational Practices
The strain on power grids, water supplies, and carbon footprint factors are a concern that widely fluctuates according to location and the levels of indoor versus outdoor practices. ”Sustainability will need to be a priority in every part of the industry, from production to packaging to the supply chain,” reports Realm of Caring.
Alive – January 31, 2023
Plant Allies for Mental Health
Realm of Caring, a non-profit dedicated to cannabis research and education, has partnered with John Hopkins University to gather longitudinal data on how cannabis use affects various health and quality of life markers. According to Realm of Caring’s Director of Research, Matthew Lowe, PhD, the results “support previous evidence that suggests cannabidiol (CBD) use reduces anxiety and may hold significant benefits for individuals experiencing anxiety-related disorders.”
Current studies all seem to agree there is promise here, and a little more digging should illuminate how best to leverage cannabis for calm.
WebMD – November 10, 2022
What’s Medical about Marijuana?
Adam Young knows something about devoting a career to cannabis. He works at Realm of Caring, a Colorado-based nonprofit that was launched by Charlotte Figi’s mom, Paige. Their volunteers have counseled 75,000 people worldwide on how to implement cannabinoid healing protocols, basing their advice on the experiences of other users, 800 peer-reviewed articles, and training in regulations and medical-cannabis history. Young and his associates have also created a giant database of patient reactions to various cannabis regimens, which is “anecdotal evidence” writ large. They also publish scientific studies based on that data.
Cannabis Health – September 7, 2022
Medical cannabis consumption can improve the quality of life for those who could not find reprieve from traditional methods, according to a large online study conducted by cannabis nonprofit advocacy organisation Realm of Caring and researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The study’s results, published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, showed that medical cannabis helped mitigate various neurological disorders and pain-related ailments that were impacting participants.
Study participants who consumed medicinal cannabis were invited to complete anonymous surveys and provide feedback about their experiences.
Benzinga – September 6, 2022
Medical Cannabis Alleviates Neurological & Pain-Related Ailments, Johns Hopkins Study Shows
An online study conducted by Realm of Caring, a cannabis nonprofit advocacy organization, and researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that “medical cannabis consumption can improve the quality of life for those who could not find reprieve from traditional methods.”
Study results, published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, showed that medical cannabis helped mitigate various neurological disorders and pain-related ailments that were impacting participants.
“Realm of Caring takes part in IRB-approved (Institutional Review Board) research to ensure we are truly helping individuals to improve their quality of life,” said Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, executive director for Realm of Caring.
Cannabis & Tech Today – July 26, 2022
Is the Medical Cannabis Industry Failing Patients?
“Educating medical patients is a challenge faced by the medical cannabis industry in large part due to gaps in our understanding of the health effects of cannabis,” said Matthew Lowe, PhD, the research director at Realm of Caring, a Colorado non-profit that focuses on cannabinoid therapy access and research. Completing that necessary research is a monumental undertaking complicated partly by the bureaucracy the industry faces at organizational, state, and federal levels, he said.
Ganjapreneur – June 1, 2022
Matthew X. Lowe: Advancing Medicinal Cannabis & Psychedelics Research
Ganjapreneur recently connected with Matthew X. Lowe, the Research Director for Realm of Caring and for Unlimited Sciences — which is a psychedelics research firm — to discuss cannabis and psychedelics medicinal research.
This interview covers why this research is necessary, who benefits from it, the methods used to understand the healing possibilities of these compounds, and more!
Boulder Weekly – May 12, 2022
Originally, when Heather Jackson saw the language of SB 205, she agreed with the sentiment. It was just three pages long, she says, and it was aimed at regulating CBD products to prevent manufacturers from including too much THC—the active cannabinoid that gets you high—in products meant to be non-intoxicating.
Jackson, the co-founder and president of Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit promoting cannabis education, research and support, was fine with all that. She agreed that CBD products, especially those going across state lines, should be regulated to control illicit levels of THC. But the next time Jackson saw the bill, she says it had swelled in size to 15 pages full of highly restrictive and, in her eyes, regressive cannabis policy.
NewsBreak Denver – May 2, 2022
Fast-tracked Colorado bill threatens families and CBD industry
“Although I support the intent of this bill, vested interests in Big Marijuana seek to destroy the natural, hemp-derived CBD industry,” said Heather Jackson, co-founder of Realm of Caring, a research, education and community-driven nonprofit that supports patients, caregivers, researchers and medical professionals.
Jackson said the consequence for her son Zaki, who relies on CBD, would be catastrophic. CBD has kept him alive and thriving for a decade. He is among tens of thousands of children who depend on safe CBD products for quality of life, said Jackson, who is working to amend the bill.
“Colorado has been a leader and safe haven for patients and policymakers need to understand that nefarious economic interests have no positive place in our lives,” Jackson said.
Nutraceuticals World – April 14, 2022
Beyond CBD: Cannabis Compounds Warrant Recognition and More Research
“In partnership with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, our Observational Research Registry (ORR) is the largest cannabinoid therapy research program in the U.S.,” said Matthew Lowe, PhD, director of research at RoC. “The registry is an Institutional Review Boards-approved, longitudinal survey study examining the health effects of medicinal cannabis use, and it’s open to anyone in the world with internet access.”
The cannabis plant contains more than 500 compounds, including about 125 phytocannabinoids that produce pharmacological effects through their interaction with cannabinoid receptors, Lowe explained. “Major cannabinoids that have been identified include delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC; the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabinol (CBN), cannabigerol (CBG), and cannabichromene (CBC).”
High Times – April 13, 2022
As co-founder of the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based Realm of Caring (RoC), Heather Jackson is also president of the board. RoC is an independent 501c3 non-profit organization who serves anyone in need of more information about cannabinoid therapies. Through revolutionary research, innovative education, and life-changing grants, RoC seeks to facilitate and encourage the mainstream acceptance of transformative, plant powered therapies to benefit individuals and families and serve healthcare providers as well as the hemp and cannabis industries.
Happi – April 1, 2022
There are nearly 28,000 peer-reviewed articles on cannabis in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, noted Matthew Lowe, PhD, director of research for the Realm of Caring Foundation (RoC), a non-profit that has been facilitating mainstream acceptance of cannabinoid-based therapies since its inception in 2013.
“In partnership with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, our Observational Research Registry is the largest cannabinoid therapy research program in the U.S.,” said Lowe. “The therapeutic potential of cannabis is now well known, but its mechanisms of action on the human nervous system, treatment effectiveness, and safety are still being explored.”
Mind Body Green – April 1, 2022
Spilling The Tea On CBD Drinks: Pros, Cons & 7 Top Brands
“[CBD] is going to be more easily absorbed by the body when it is found in, for example, a tincture with a fat-based carrier oil such as MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) or olive oil,” says Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, executive director of the cannabinoid research nonprofit Realm of Caring.
Benzinga – January 4, 2022
What 2021 Taught Us About Youth Cannabis Use
The October 2021 report saw usage among minors aged 12-17 drop from 13% to 10% in 2020–however, the decline could be associated with research methodology changes due to the pandemic. 49.6 million Americans in the age group reported using cannabis during the analysis period.
Nicolas Schlienz, Ph.D., research director at cannabis education platform Realm of Caring, was encouraged by the results but urges additional analysis.
Healthline – December 9, 2021
How Cannabis Use Can Disrupt Your Sleep
Nicolas Schlienz, the research director at cannabinoid research non-profit Realm of Caring, told Healthline two of the primary psychoactive compounds in cannabis — THC and CBD — “affect our endogenous cannabinoid system, which, in turn, is thought to influence the sleep-wake cycle”
“Still, the precise mechanisms through which major and minor cannabinoids promote relaxation and sleep remain unclear,” he said.
Cannabis Patient Care – November 24, 2021
Realm of Caring is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that conducts their own research such as their endeavor of the Observational Research Registry (ORR) study. They are also involved in advocacy work to help battle the stigma surrounding cannabis. In this interview, Nicolas Schlienz, PhD, Research Director at Realm of Caring, discusses the organization’s efforts to educate the public and healthcare professionals on the research being done on medical cannabis.
Green Entrepreneur – November 4, 2021
New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Reduces Anxiety and Depression
Cannabis is becoming universally known as a mood enhancer and anxiety-reducing substance. However, the plant notoriously lacks clinical research to inform its safe and correct use in specific psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression.
A new study published last month is shedding light on the plant’s therapeutic potential.
Benzinga – October 26, 2021
Johns Hopkins: New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression
Cannabis is becoming universally known as a mood enhancer and anxiety-reducing substance.
However, the plant notoriously lacks clinical research to inform its safe and correct use in specific psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression.
A new study published last month is shedding light on the plant’s therapeutic potential.
Cannabis Culture – September 30, 2021
Report Shows Cannabis is Effective in Treating Anxiety, Depression
Medical cannabis has shown to be effective in treating mental health conditions, according to a new report.
Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit dedicated to cannabinoid research, has published a paper in Frontiers in Psychiatry that examines the benefits of medicinal cannabis products for individuals with anxiety and depression, two of the most common mental health conditions. Both conditions can be debilitating if not well-managed and medical marijuana can be an effective treatment option.
Legal Reader – September 30, 2021
Report Shows Cannabis is Effective in Treating Anxiety, Depression
Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit dedicated to cannabinoid research, has published a paper in Frontiers in Psychiatry that examines the benefits of medicinal cannabis products for individuals with anxiety and depression, two of the most common mental health conditions. Both conditions can be debilitating if not well-managed and medical marijuana can be an effective treatment option.
The Cannabis Scientist – September 07, 2021
Pharmaceutical CBD is currently a restricted prescription medication in the US, and insurance coverage is often limited to those with specific approved indications.
Unsurprisingly, a large number of patients with epilepsy seek an alternative: either in the form of dietary CBD supplements sold by commercial vendors or less refined cannabinoid products, often containing THC. Despite the widespread availability of these cannabinoid products, controlled studies evaluating their safety or efficacy are rare. But now a study has made a compelling case for these alternative therapies as a means of improving quality of life.
Runner’s World – August 20, 2021
Is Weed Really Performance-Enhancing?
When sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson won the 100 meters on June 19 at the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials, the world was abuzz about her chances of bringing home the gold medal in Tokyo.
But less than two weeks later, news broke that Richardson had failed an in-competition drug test on the day of her victory. She tested positive for Carboxy-THC, the main ingredient in marijuana, and was suspended from the sport for one month, starting on June 28, making her ineligible to race at the Olympics.
News Medical – August 11, 2021
CBD may reduce the adverse effects of anti-seizure drugs in people with epilepsy
Artisanal (non-pharmaceutical) cannabidiol (CBD) products have become popular in recent years for their apparent therapeutic effects. CBD — a naturally occurring compound of the cannabis plant legally derived from hemp — is used widely as a naturopathic remedy for a number of health conditions, including epilepsy and seizure disorders. Now, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the Realm of Caring Foundation and other institutions, have conducted an observational study with participant-reported data to better understand the impact these products may have on people with epilepsy.
Analytical Cannabis – August 9, 2021
Epilepsy Patients Who Use Commercial CBD Products Have Higher Quality of Life, Study Finds
People with epilepsy who use non-prescription CBD products have a higher quality of life and benefit from improved sleep and less anxiety compared to their peers who do not use CBD, according to new research.
The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsy & Behavior, did not see any significant changes in seizure frequency between these two groups. However, the researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Realm of Caring Foundation believe that future studies with more narrow inclusion criteria may see a different outcome.
The Fresh Toast – August 3, 2021
CBD May Offer More Benefits To Epilepsy Patients Than Previously Thought
Despite years in the medical marijuana market, many still doubt the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating symptoms for physical and mental health conditions such as anxiety or epilepsy. But a new study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior indicates that epilepsy patients who used a form of artisanal CBD-based product showed “higher quality of life, lower psychiatric symptom severity, and improved sleep” than those who did not.
Yahoo! Finance – July 27, 2021
Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit dedicated to cannabinoid research, has appointed Nicolas Schlienz, Ph.D., as its Research Director, a new role in the organization’s leadership. His first initiative is co-authoring an original study on epilepsy using survey data gathered from RoC’s innovative Observational Research Registry (ORR).
Marijuana Moment – July 27, 2021
Epilepsy Patients Who Use “Artisanal CBD’ Have Higher Quality of Life, Study Finds
Epilepsy patients who used nonprescription CBD products reported a higher quality of life and better sleep than patients who did not take the cannabinoid, according to the results of a newly published study in the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsy & Behavior.
Patients who used CBD products also better tolerated epilepsy medications, used fewer prescription medications overall and experienced reduced psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, the study found.
Cannabis & Tech Today – April 23, 2021
Nonprofit Realm of Caring Carries on Charlotte Figi’s Legacy
Charlotte Figi’s passing on April 7, 2020, rocked the cannabis community. Figi suffered from a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome, which she treated with CBD.
Her story hasn’t ended and will continue to grow with each patient who has found healing in the cannabis plant.
Heather Jackson knew Figi firsthand; she bonded with the family due to her own son’s battle with epilepsy and found solace in cannabis. Jackson founded the nonprofit Realm Of Caring (RoC) alongside Figi’s mother Paige, to help other patients experience the benefits of cannabis.
Benzinga – April 5, 2021
Benefit Concert to Honor the Legacy of Charlotte Figi
The event is named Rock the RoC, as a reference to the Realm of Caring, a non-profit organization that supports cannabinoid research and patients who need life saving medicine.
Heather Jackson, the president of Realm of Caring and host for the event explained the influence Charlotte had on the popularity of CBD: “She was the catalyst. She was the sort of patient zero, if you will. So we need to continue to serve the community that was started by her bravery.”
The Associated Press – March 30, 2021
Benefit Concert ‘Rock the RoC’ Assembles Global Community Support of Awareness for Hemp and Cannabis
Rock the RoC, the upcoming virtual tribute concert hosted by cannabinoid research, education, and advocacy nonprofit Realm of Caring (RoC), will unite a global community that is dedicated to improving quality of life.
High Times – April 2, 2021
Colorado Benefit Concert to Honor the Memory of Charlotte Figi
The legacy of Charlotte Figi, the young Colorado girl whose struggle with epilepsy made CBD known worldwide, will be remembered next week with a benefit concert taking place in her honor.
The April 7 live streamed concert, featuring performances by acts including The Avett Brothers and Jason Mraz and appearances by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, has been dubbed Rock the RoC. The name of the event is a reference to the Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting research into cannabinoids and helping patients who need them gain access to lifesaving medications.
High Times – December 28, 2020
Higher Profile: Heather Jackson, Co-founder & President, Realm of Caring
If you want to see change in the world, tell a mother she can’t help her child. That’s how Heather Jackson came into the cannabis space, for the love of her child, Zaki.
“I am a byproduct of the 1980s, ‘this is your brain on drugs, egg in the frying pan,’ ‘Just Say No’ campaigns,” she explained. “So, I always believed that marijuana was probably bad for you. Although I have never been one to believe anything anyone in authority told me, blanketly.”
Cannabis Health, UK – March 3, 2021
“It’s time to celebrate” Charlotte FIgi to be remembered with tribute concert
RoC co-founder and president Heather Jackson, says Charlotte’s story had a direct impact on saving her son Zaki, who suffers from a rare genetic, catastrophic epilepsy.
Heather and Paige met when their children shared a hospice counsellor while both were receiving palliative care. Despite strict rules around patient confidentiality, the counsellor risked her job to put them in touch, when she saw the benefits cannabis was having on Charlotte.
Benzinga – November 13, 2020
Johns Hopkins University to Research Cannabinoid Therapies Via New Partnership
Johns Hopkins University is collaborating with Realm of Caring and Bloom Medicinals on a research initiative focused on cannabinoid therapies.
The research will center on the collection of “substantive, educational data” currently available in legal medical cannabis markets.
Realm of Caring is a Colorado-based nonprofit seeking to facilitate and encourage the mainstream acceptance of plant-powered therapies by supporting cannabinoid research and education. The one-year partnership will allow multi-state operator Bloom Medicinals to provide its patients with the option to participate in a questionnaire survey.
Sweet Jane Magazine – December 19, 2020
CBD and Pandemic Parenting: One Mom’s Direct Experience
Parents: How are you doing? If you’re like me, you’ve been taking it day by day, adjusting to new routines and doing your best to keep old habits from creeping in.
It’s not easy right now, to say the least. Since this pandemic started, countless parents have been working 9 to 5 jobs from home while holding down a second full-time job as school teacher or educational administrator for their children’s virtual learning. Many other parents have lost their livelihoods altogether or had to make the difficult decision to leave hard-earned jobs and careers just to keep up with the demands of having their children home from school every day.
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