Dr. Abraham Benavides

Certified Veriheal Medical Reviewer

Cannabis and Ambien® (zolpidem) both boast some related effects and benefits, such as promoting relaxation and sleep. But although they may share similar outcomes, they are vastly different in nearly every other way.  Up to 30% of adults struggle with sleep disorders such as insomnia. Currently, the National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults ages 18-64…

Are you struggling to complete a big project or endlessly avoiding your mile-long to-do list? We know just what you need. Thanks to widespread stereotypes, there’s a common misconception that smoking cannabis is a one-way ticket to lazy, munchie-filled couch lock. In reality, many strains of cannabis and hemp can actually boost your energy and…

For years, cannabis has been accused of causing memory loss and slowing down brain processes, with many believing it harms cognitive health. Who could forget all the propaganda adverts and traditional folklore that weed kills brain cells (now debunked)?  A new 2024 study by MIT and Harvard Medical School published in the Journal of the…