Medical use of Cannabis

Meaningful Wellness

using medical cannabis

Our holistic wellness center focused on the well being of men and boys in the Eel Ground broader community.

In recognizing the advancement of the medical therapeutic use of cannabis, Chief Roger has developed a model wellness center that can be replicated in First Nation communities across the territories. Best practices for Indigenous wellness involve a range of services from mainstream health care to traditional practices and medicines, all under community leadership and control.

Wellness Principle 1

Cannabis relieves the symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

Thousands of people have used cannabis to help them reduce and replace opioid medications.
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Patients from all walks of life, including those with chronic pain, PTSD (post- traumatic stress disorder), addiction, and non-medical use of opioids.
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Cannabis can be made available through a medical prescription.
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Wellness Principle 2

In dealing with opioid addiction, cannabis can be safer than other harm reduction options like methadone and Suboxone. It does not have the risk of a fatal overdose and has a lower risk of dependence and problematic use than other psychoactive substances. Cannabis can be used in combination with methadone or Suboxone to enhance the benefits and support taper of these drugs.

Advantages of Adding Prescribed Medical Use of Cannabis

In dealing with opioid addiction, cannabis can be safer than other harm reduction options like methadone and suboxone. It does not have the risk of a fatal overdose and has a lower risk of dependence and problematic use than other psychoactive substances.
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Cannabis can be used in combination with methadone or Suboxone to enhance the benefits and support taper of these drugs
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In addition to reducing pain, cannabis conveys holistic benefits, such as improving sleep, reducing anxiety, relaxing muscles, giving perspective on life’s changes, etc.
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Wellness Principle 3

Basic Principles OF MEDICAL USE

Basic Principles of MEDICAL USE

Initially prescribe a low dose of cannabis with every dose of opioids.
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For longer acting effects, oral delivery, such as ECO Quick Strips absorbed through the blood vessel in the mouth is optimal.
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Use cannabis to promote restorative sleep.
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Use cannabis to enhance the enjoyment and benefits of therapeutic activities (exercise, mediation, prayer, counseling, journaling, etc.)
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Partners and Contributions

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E.C.O. Focus on Community Education

ECO is a New Brunswick locally-owned and operated Health Canada Licensed Producer/ Seller of the highest quality, lab- tested, organic medical cannabis products.

ECO sells quality, medical products in the provincial, national, and international markets through strategic partnerships.

ECO is focused on supporting First Nation communities, by promoting wellness and harm reduction, and developing health and wellness services.

ECO recognizes the importance of patient education, but also values the need for the entire community to better know how cannabis can be a part of a healthy lifestyle

Dr. Av Singh and Randy Flemming are committed to working with health care professionals, Band Council, and community members to provide comfort and knowledge about cannabis as medicine, whether it is to learn more about the endocannabinoid system or how you can grow at home, this level of information will be provided.

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