Minnesota & Iowa Medical Cannabis Certification Clinic

Doctor supervised clinic weight loss with prescribed medication Semaglutide. Please call for a screening to see if Semaglutide medical treatment is right for you.

Semaglutide is a medication that can be used for weight loss management. It can be administered by subcutaneous (under the skin) injections. Patients taking this medication have reported significant weight loss with minimal side effects. The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation.

Other less common side effects could include: fatigue, indigestion, heart burn, abdominal distention, belching, hypoglycemia-low blood glucose for type 2 diabetics who also inject insulin, gastroenteritis, GERD-gastroesophageal reflux disease, and in rare cases pancreatitis, gastroparesis and bowel obstruction.

In 2020, Semaglutide was the 129th most prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4 million prescriptions.

The formulation of Semaglutide is indicated as an adjunct or additional treatment to diet and exercise for long-term weight management in adults with obesity (initial body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m 2 ) or who are overweight (initial BMI ≥ 27 kg/m 2 ) and have at least one weight related comorbidity/weight related illness.

Obesity increases health risks, including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease to name a few. Reduction of obesity lowers those risks. A 1-kg loss of body weight has been associated with an approximate 1-mm Hg drop in blood pressure. Intentional weight loss is associated with cognitive performance improvements in overweight and obese individuals. It is also noted that weight loss can be a gate way to maintaining healthier living, control of your health, and improved mood and mental health.

A Health Care Practitioner with an understanding of Medical Cannabis, and Minnesota’s program requirements.

As a registered provider of medical cannabis in Minnesota, it is the mission of Dodson Pain Consultants to assist qualified patients in meeting the requirements for certification for Medical Cannabis Program in the state. We will provide a physical evaluation, review any prior medical records and determine if the patient has a qualifying health condition for the said program. Our clinic is home to a licensed health practition that provides the highest quality and utmost professional medical services.

Opioid Dependency Treatment

A Medical Provider Specializing in Opioid Dependency utilizing Suboxone and Buprenorphine

The Dodson Directive’s approach to assisting patients with Opioid Misuse or Dependency (Opioid Use Disorder) is based on evidence-based practices utilizing innovative and interdisciplinary team care coordination. Our mission is to maximize a patient’s recovery and eliminate cravings and withdrawals related to opioid dependency. Dodson Directive’s goal is to improve a patient’s functionality and quality of life. We are dedicated to our patients in assisting with restoring their healthier lifestyle.