Medical Marijuana and CBD: A Physician’s Guide for Patients

• Real physician guidance on dosing, strains, and safe cannabis use
• Covers more than 20 medical conditions with specific recommendations
• Honest look at the pros, cons, and risks of cannabis

Dr. Matthew L. Mintz is a practicing physician based in Bethesda, Maryland, who trained at George Washington University School of Medicine and spent two decades teaching there before moving into private practice, where he began certifying patients for medical cannabis. He is one of the few doctors in the Washington metro area who openly certifies patients for medical cannabis, and his work on the subject has been featured in national outlets including The Washington Post. That kind of hands-on, real-world experience comes through on every page of this book.

Dr. Mintz walks readers through the science behind medical cannabis and CBD, explains how these compounds work in the body, and gives specific recommendations on strains, formulations, and dosing for more than 20 common medical conditions. Rather than overwhelming you with jargon, the book is written to give you a clear, grounded understanding of what cannabis can and cannot do, along with practical guidance on how to use it responsibly. Each recommendation is framed around individual needs, much the way Dr. Mintz approaches the more than a thousand patients he has certified for medical cannabis in his own practice.

Readers consistently praise this book for being thorough without being difficult to follow, and many note that it fills a real gap since physician-written guides on this topic have historically been hard to find. Whether you are brand new to the topic or trying to make more informed decisions after a confusing first experience, this book gives you a solid foundation of knowledge from someone who works with these patients every day. Head over to Amazon to check the current price and see if this is the right read for you.