Why do some people get anxiety from cannabis? Sometimes, a patient will tell me she is very reluctant to try medical cannabis, because a brownie gave her intense anxiety ten years ago. In the same day, another patient will tell …
What Symptoms Qualify Me?
Many people are nervous about getting an evaluation. They wonder what symptoms they have to have, to qualify them for medical marijuana. They also wonder how they will be diagnosed. Dr. Cook usually certifies for PTSD or Chronic Pain. (He …
Medical Marijuana for Bipolar Disorder
As a psychiatrist, I sometimes meet patients with bipolar disorder who went many years without any major issues. Then, something changes, and disaster strikes. Their notorious symptoms return. One patient told me had used marijuana from age 22 until 35, …
How To Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Hawaii
Many people want to know what the process of getting a medical marijuana (329) card in Hawaii looks like. Here’s what you need to know: First, you must schedule an evaluation with Dr. Cook. The typical patient who sees him for …
How Marijuana Cures PTSD
PTSD is difficult to treat. Take it from me, I am a psychiatrist with my own private practice in Hawaii. And I treat veterans (and non veterans) with PTSD every day. To those of us without PTSD, it can be hard …