MN Cannabis Nurses Association

10/12/2026

🌿 93,824 Minnesotans are currently enrolled in the medical cannabis program.

That is not simply a cannabis market. It is a healthcare population.

Certification gives patients legal access, but it does not answer the questions that often come next:

Is this product appropriate for my symptoms?

Could it interact with my medications?

How much THC and C*D am I actually taking?

Which changes should I track?

How do I know if it is helping enough to continue?

Patients deserve knowledgeable support throughout the process, not just permission to purchase cannabis.

Cannabis nurses can help connect access with education, safety, documentation, and meaningful follow up.

💬 Comment “CARE” if you believe medical cannabis patients deserve access to trained healthcare professionals.

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Conversations With Kush

10/12/2026

Can medical cannabis help autistic patients?

That question needs a more careful answer than yes or no.

Minnesota’s new report followed more than 1,800 medical cannabis patients enrolled with autism spectrum disorder.

Among patients who began with moderate to severe anxiety, 57 percent reported meaningful improvement within four months. About one third both improved and maintained that improvement for another four months.

Some patients also reported improvements in sleep, depression and fatigue.

But this was observational data. There was no control group, and the findings do not prove that cannabis treats autism.

The more clinically responsible question is:

What specific symptom are we trying to improve, and how will we know whether cannabis is helping?

Cannabis may reduce anxiety for some people while making anxiety worse for others. Product selection, THC and C*D content, route, medication interactions and follow up all matter.

Treat the symptom. Measure the outcome. Monitor for adverse effects. Never confuse symptom relief with treating autism itself.

Comment “AUTISM” if you would like MNCNA to create a cannabis assessment guide for patients and caregivers.

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10/09/2026

Federal rescheduling has not been approved, rejected, or reversed—the broader process is temporarily paused.

A new Government Accountability Office report identified gaps in the written procedures used during federal scheduling decisions. The government and other participants have until October 13 to respond.

This pause does not mean the effort is over, and it does not change current federal law. A move to Schedule III would also not automatically change access, interstate transportation rules, or how products are regulated.

Comment UPDATE if you want MNCNA to explain what happens after the October 13 filings.

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10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Can this treatment option help autistic patients? Minnesota’s six years of patient data suggests the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no.

Among patients who began with moderate to severe anxiety, 57% reported meaningful improvement within four months, but only about one-third both improved and maintained that progress for another four months.

Some patients also reported improvements in sleep, depression, and fatigue. However, this was observational data, not a controlled clinical trial, and it does not prove that this approach treats autism. Adverse effects are also possible, including increased anxiety.

The focus should remain on identifying specific symptoms, choosing products carefully, monitoring for adverse effects, and documenting whether the patient is truly improving alongside their healthcare team.

Comment AUTISM for MNCNA’s assessment guide for patients and caregivers.

08/28/2026

🎒📚 St. Paul families, it’s time to get ready for the new school year!

I’m Molly the Kush RN, executive director of the Minnesota Cannabis Nurses Association, and we’ll be on the scene tonight at the 2026 Back to School Resource Fair!

We’ll be sharing trusted information about cannabis as medicine, along with practical harm reduction education to help keep individuals, families and our community safe.

Families can also enjoy food, games, raffles and prizes, plus backpacks and school supplies for students! 🎉

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 6 PM to 8 PM
📍 Wicahapi Regional Park
Formerly Indian Mounds Park
10 Mounds Blvd, St. Paul, MN

Bring the kids, invite another family and come connect with your community. We’ll see you there! 💙

MN Cannabis Nurses Association Molly Rose Taylor

07/17/2026

See you Saturday at Rondo Days! 💚🌿

This Saturday, I’m bringing the conversations offline and into the community!

Come find me at Rondo Days at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center (271 Mackubin St., St. Paul) from 12–7 PM.

I’m Molly the Kush RN, the host of Conversations with Kush podcast, Minnesota’s Cannabis Community Correspondent, and Founder & Executive Director of the Minnesota Cannabis Nurses Organization.

Stop by my booth to:
✨ Ask your cannabis questions (judgment-free)
🌱 Learn about cannabis as medicine
🩺 Get tips on talking with your healthcare provider about cannabis
⚖️ Pick up expungement and harm reduction resources
🤝 Connect with people who are passionate about education, advocacy, and community

Whether you’re canna-curious, a patient, a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or just want to say hello, I’d love to meet you.

While you’re there, enjoy live music, delicious food, local vendors, and all the family-friendly fun that makes Rondo Days such a beloved tradition.

Come say hi, bring a friend, and let’s keep the conversation growing. 💚🌿
www.mncna.com www.convoswithkush.com

05/02/2026

If you’re using cannabis for pain, sleep, anxiety, or anything—
your healthcare team needs to know.

You’re not doing anything wrong.
You don’t have to hide it.

This isn’t about judgment—
it’s about safety.

What you’re taking can interact with medications,
and your providers need the full picture to care for you properly.

If you’re not sure how to say it, try this:
“I use cannabis to help manage my symptoms, and I want it to be part of my care plan.”

You have the right to be honest about your health.
And you deserve care that meets you where you are.

Save this for your next appointment
Share this with someone who needs it 🤍

05/01/2026

The way we ask questions shapes the answers we get.

If patients don’t feel safe,
they won’t tell you everything they’re using—
and that impacts care.

Try this:
“I ask everyone this so I understand everything you’re taking and how it may affect your care.”

Normalize it.
Document it as part of medication and supplement history.

If a patient is using something for pain, sleep, or nausea—
that’s clinically relevant information.

Language matters.
It can either build trust… or shut it down.

When we remove judgment,
patients are more honest—
and that’s when we can actually care for them.

Follow for nurse-led education
Part 3 is for patients

04/28/2026

If your system doesn’t have a clear way to document plant use, there’s a gap in care.

Patients are already using it.
But many hospitals still don’t include it in medication reconciliation or assess for interactions.

That means missed information, missed education,
and missed opportunities for safer outcomes.

This isn’t about stigma— it’s about standardizing how we ask, document, and support patients.

Language matters.
And in healthcare, language becomes policy.

Follow for nurse-led education
Part 2 is for clinical teams 👩‍⚕️