Liberate Physician Center - Southwest Florida

08/03/2026

Cannabis is the most used drug!
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QUIET SHIFT: A major change is happening in America — and many people may not have noticed.

According to new federal data, ma*****na has officially surpassed both alcohol and ci******es as the most-used daily substance among U.S. adults. The latest survey found 21.4 million Americans now use ma*****na daily or almost daily, compared to 19.9 million daily cigarette users and 17.2 million daily alcohol users.

What do you think this says about changing attitudes and habits in the U.S.?

➡ Full story here: https://www.foxnews.com/health/america-hits-major-ma*****na-milestone-daily-weed-use-surpasses-daily-drinking

07/27/2026

The federal cannabis news this year has been a little confusing. On July 2, Congress passed a bill removing cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act and ending federal prohibition.

Then, on July 16, Senate Democrats reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), a separate bill that would fully deschedule cannabis and decriminalize it at the federal level.

If this passes, people with qualifying cannabis‑related convictions could have their records expunged or resentenced. The bill also includes funding for cannabis research and grant programs. But early signals suggest it may face a tough time in the Senate.

07/27/2026

Military and cannabis

Memo issued by Undersecretary of Personnel and Readiness

06/20/2026

Medical ma*****na and gun restrictions.

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a federal ban prohibiting casual drug users from owning guns, effectively barring the federal

06/16/2026

Medical Ma*****na reclassified

🚨The United States just offically recliassified cannabis.

The federal reclassification of medical ma*****na to Schedule III marks a monumental shift in U.S. drug policy, promising to unlock clinical research and deliver massive tax relief to state-legal businesses.

After more than half a century under the nation's most restrictive drug category, state-licensed medical ma*****na has been officially reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III by the federal government.

Since 1970, cannabis was grouped alongside he**in and L*D under the assumption that it had high abuse potential and no accepted medical value—a designation that increasingly clashed with the reality of millions of Americans legalizing its use under state programs.

While the change does not legalize recreational ma*****na federally or allow interstate sales, it removes significant roadblocks for medical cannabis operators and scientists alike.

The practical implications of this policy shift are vast, particularly for the business and scientific communities.

State-licensed medical dispensaries can finally access standard federal tax deductions and operate with fewer restrictions, while clinical researchers can now bypass long-standing bureaucratic hurdles to conduct comprehensive studies on the drug's medical efficacy and long-term health risks. Proponents hail the reclassification as a long-overdue, science-based correction, whereas critics warn it could downplay the potential risks associated with heavy cannabis use.

source: NBC News. Cannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists say.

06/08/2026

Medical cannabis and travel

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its guidance on traveling with medical ma*****na, adding information to its "What Can I Bring?" directory for carry-on and checked baggage. 🔗⬇️

04/27/2026

Trump Says Medical Ma*****na Is ‘The Best Of All The Alternatives’ For People Suffering With Illnesses
President Donald Trump highlighted the medical benefits of ma*****na on Thursday, hours after the Department of Justice announced it is moving ahead with a cannabis rescheduling proposal.
“A lot of people are suffering from big problems, which this seems to be the best answer,” the president said in the Oval Office. “They’re very happy about it. So the rescheduling is starting, and that’s a big thing, rescheduling. They kept saying, ‘what about the rescheduling.'”
Trump noted that his administration’s actions on cannabis rescheduling came after his friend Howard Kessler told him about how he used medical ma*****na.
“He had some medical difficulties, and he came upon this by accident, in a way,” the president said. “He had to go through a lot of different medications, and he said this was the one that was much better than anything else. And so he experienced that. He didn’t benefit by it, other than from the standpoint that he lives a much better life now.”
“So hopefully you don’t need it,” he said. “But if you do need it, I hear it’s the best of all the alternatives.”

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04/27/2026

THE ECS is not the same in men and women.

Recent research is shedding light on the critical, often overlooked reality that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is s*xually dimorphic. From how our bodies process cannabinoids to differences in pain modulation, metabolism, and stress response, s*x is a fundamental biological variable that influences ECS function.

Why does this matter?
Whether in clinical research, drug development, or patient care, a "one-size-fits-all" approach to cannabinoid-based therapies may be missing the mark.
For instance:
➡️ Pain Management: Males and females often show distinct responses to cannabinoid analgesia, influenced by different metabolic enzyme levels.
➡️ Metabolism: Due to differences in body composition and hormonal regulation of CB1 receptors, THC absorption and clearance rates can vary significantly between the s*xes.
➡️ Anxiety & Stress: Hormonal fluctuations, such as those during the menstrual cycle, can shift how the ECS responds to stress and exogenous cannabinoids.
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04/24/2026

“The DOJ action today to reschedule medical ma*****na offers hope for long-overdue research and funding to unlock the science behind the medicinal benefits of cannabis”. Daniel Reid, Founder of Liberate

The Trump administration is officially moving ahead with the federal reclassification of ma*****na. More than four months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to expeditiously finish the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III....