veriheal personalized cannabis consultation

Background Information About Veriheal:

Veriheal is an innovative cannatech platform that connects prospective patients with licensed doctors that will approve them for their states medical cannabis program. Veriheal aims to educate the public about cannabis and is eager to encourage them on their path to healing. Thus, they are willing to take it to the next level by introducing a new state of the art service you wont be able to find elsewhere.

Most people set out to educate themselves on medical cannabis but often struggle to find the right information that is vital to them as an individual. Luckily, Veriheal has recently launched its new personalized cannabis consult service that is available nationwide in all 50 states. This service will give everyone the opportunity to thoroughly evaluate whether or not cannabis therapy is right for them. The purpose of these personalized assessments is to provide those new or old to cannabis with a one-on-one discussion with an expert that can further target and refine their recommendations based on a patients individual interests. These consultations cover things such as recommended terpene and cannabinoid profiles, offer guidance on due-diligence, as well as up to date information on state cannabis laws. The results are all exclusively tailored to the patient.

cofounder of veriheal sam adetunji

Warren Bobrow=WB: Why Cannabis? When did you first discover the healing benefits of the plant? What is it like out there in the real world of medical cannabis?

Sam Adetunji: Joshua and I got involved with the cannabis industry after trying to get our medical marijuana cards in Washington DC. The process was very difficult and challenging. There were not tech platforms that made the process easier or sped up the process. However, we both had our own realizations on the benefits through our own personal experiences. On my end, I saw my father battle liver cancer at home. It was one of the most painful things to watch your hero suffer from a disease he could not control. One day, a friend recommended Rick Simpson Oil for my father and I wanted him to try whatever was available. So, I brought it to him and had him try it. A couple of hours later, my dad is eating food and thanking my mom and I for providing him with something to eat. That's when I realized this plant could really help people. Josh had a friend in California that used cannabis as a form of treatment while battling chemo. During this intense form of treatment, his friend was able to cope with the intense sessions and stay in a positive state while going through his battle. Both of our experiences created a spark in us to do something great for the people around us.

WB: How do you intend to make it easier for your client to attain a medical cannabis card? How long does it take? What kind of ailments are needed by the states to qualify?

Sam Adetunji: Our strengths come from our knowledge and understanding of technology and strong personnel.Weve spent the last few years of building Veriheal focused on utilizing technologies such as telehealth and scheduling platforms to make things ten times easier than our competition. All of our technology is built in-house by our development team who come from some of the top universities in the country. In regards to personnel, we make sure to constantly train our customer service representatives on making people feel like a family of ours either when they call us, email us, or even shout us out on social media.

The process, as you know, really varies per state. However, we see patients with an abundance of conditions ranging from PTSD, to chronic pain, to epilepsy, and everything in between. We pride ourselves on making the process as fast as possible for those that need it most.

WB: Tell me about your company? What is your six month and twelve-month plan? How do you deal with stigmas to cannabis? How do doctors (MDs) deal with cannabis?

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Josh Green: As Sam said earlier - we started Veriheal after discovering the need for fast and reliable access to world-class cannabis professionals. The whole company is young at heart, but in just three years, we went from serving a couple hundred patients in a handful of states, to helping tens of thousands of patients nationwide. It humbles us to be on the ground as the first point of contact for so many people looking to try cannabis. We are really committed to helping every community we can. With our Trash for Trees events, we go out and help those who are less fortunate by allowing them to consult with one of our professionals entirely for free. Most of these people were told their entire lives to stay away from cannabis and have this demonized image of what effects it might have on them. By going out there and allowing them to have a conversation with a medical professional it helps lift that black cloud that has stigmatized this medicine for so long. Our team will be engaging in events like this all throughout 2020, so keep your eyes open. Veriheal is also expanding to Europe and Latin American in 2020! Big things are coming, were just getting started.

WB: Do you cook? If so, who taught you? Whats your favorite restaurant? Where? What kind of food?

Sam Adetunji: I do cook, but not as good as my mom! Im a first-generation Nigerian so cooking was somewhat taught at home after seeing my mom throw down daily. If I was to cook now though Id say Im pretty simple. White rice, grilled salmon, asparagus, maybe a little beans on the rice. Nothing crazy!

I love Nigerian food but my favorite type would have to be Japanese. If I were to choose my favorite restaurants Id choose Nobu if I want a good variety of dishes - or Sushi Taro just for sushi.

WB: What is your passion?

Josh Green: My passion is inspiring and helping people. I love to serve; I think I get that trait from my father who has served his community as a clergy member for over 45+ years. I am what you would call a hyper-creative, I enjoy coming up with ingenious and fun ideas on how to do something in a more interesting and impactful way. In this manner, Veriheal has transformed into the perfect company for me because it allows me to chase my dreams, help people find healing and happiness, and be an inspiration for others. I wholeheartedly believe that medical cannabis science is the future path to seeing a lot more people healed, and living better and happier lives.

The Future of Cannabis Care

Cannabis has garnered worldwide popularity as alternative medicine, but current laws, its lack of research, and ever present stigma often keep many from learning more about it or even attempting to consider it in their treatment plan. Furthermore, companies in the cannabis space are not even allowed to boast any medical claims. They often resort to submitting disclaimers to avoid any legal ramifications. Product and website disclaimers advise the consumer to seek the advice of a medical professional before using cannabis products. However, most physicians have little to no advice to give which is increasingly problematic. This is where Veriheal steps in to help.

Since cannabis is not completely backed by authoritative research, the standard healthcare professional is not likely to be well-informed about it as a whole. While doctors can recommend or approve of cannabinoid therapy, their wisdom usually ends there. This leaves patients to fend for themselves in an uncharted and confusing market where the law is not clearly laid out in black or white. It can be scary and offputting which will ultimately turn people away from potential options that could have been legitimately beneficial.

Bonafide experts are the ones that are looked up to for advice. Nutritionists, dieticians, fitness experts and the like all have specialized knowledge that lets them be able to formulate wellness plans that fit their clients interests. The cannabis industry is in a critical need for such experts who are willing to educate the general public and provide patients with some clarity on what products to use, how to use them, and where to access them.

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Veriheal: A Highly Innovative MD Cannatech Platform - Forbes