I don't know about you, but I'm ready for fall to arrive. Here in Indiana it was a long hot summer. Filled with days in the upper 80's to 90's almost every day. First loads of rain followed by dry, humid days. I didn't get out much with the heat, but when those rare cooler days did arrive I made the most of them.
Sports physiologists and researchers are still figuring out what cannabis and specific cannabinoids can do for recovery and pain. As you'd expect, there's a mix of preliminary very specific results and more general claims about anti-inflammation and relaxation. Broadly, THC - the psychoactive compound in cannabis - won't make you faster, but it can help pain become less noticeable.
There's something truly special about stepping away from your everyday routine and diving into the great outdoors. Whether it's the thrill of reaching a mountain top or the simple peace of a quiet trail, outdoor adventures stick with you.
But the best trips don't just happen; they come from a bit of thoughtful planning. A little preparation can turn a good idea into an incredible experience you'll be telling stories about for years.
When you ask a family what they're looking for in a treatment center, you almost always hear "a good reputation" or "a nice facility." But what your patient needs is a physician - a medical doctor with a specialty in the diagnosing, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and substance use disorders - and families like yours usually can't even answer the question of who's responsible for the clinical side of the programming.