Posts by David Flores
What Oklahoma’s Ban On MMJ Delivery Means For Patients’ Accessibility
The accessibility of medical marijuana is an important issue for MMJ patients all over the country. In Oklahoma, accessibility has never been a problem since MMJ became legal in 2018. The Sooner State has more dispensaries per capita than any other state in the country. And due to the fierce competition between dispensaries, the service…
Read MoreThe Next 7 States Most Likely To Legalize MMJ In The US 2020
With 33 legal medical marijuana states (plus DC), the wave of MMJ legalization is well and truly washing across the entire country. Eleven of those legal MMJ states have also fully legalized marijuana for recreational use, with several more looking set to do the same soon. These include Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, New York, and New…
Read MoreUN To Vote On WHO Medical Marijuana Recommendations: What Does This Mean For The US MMJ Market?
In January of 2019, for the first time in 60 years, the World Health Organization changed its position on medical cannabis. The UN was then set to vote in early 2020 to reschedule cannabis to recognize its use as medicine, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vote has been delayed until December of 2020.…
Read More7 Reasons Why The MMJ Market In Florida Is Booming During Coronavirus
A lot of businesses have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic that’s swept across the country. Closures ranging from restaurants and movie theaters to gyms and stadiums have all resulted in business downturn and profit losses. But there’s one business that has actually grown during the lockdown period. The medical marijuana (MMJ) market in some…
Read MoreCould Cannabis Help Treat Coronavirus?
The coronavirus pandemic has hit populations hard all over the world. An alarmingly high number of deaths in many countries has led to researchers scrambling to find an effective treatment or cure for the disease. One recent study conducted in Canada looked at whether marijuana might be an option for coronavirus treatment. So, could cannabis…
Read MoreUS States With Access To MMJ Have Seen 20% Drop In Certain Opioid Use
There are many health crises currently affecting the United States. But one of the deadliest is the opioid epidemic, which has wreaked havoc across the country. In 2019, more than 130 people died every single day from opioid-related drug overdoses. That amounts to a shocking 47,600 deaths every year. While the US Department of Health…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana And Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): All You Need To Know
For parents whose children have an autism spectrum disorder, finding a way to make their children’s lives easier is a big priority. So can medical marijuana help kids with autism? Luckily, medical marijuana is offering a bit of hope to these families to help children with communication, repetitive behaviors, social skills, and overall quality of…
Read MoreCan Nurses Have A Medical Marijuana Card In Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has been a legal medical marijuana state since summer 2018. In the short interval between then and now, the state has become a leading MMJ state. Oklahoma’s MMJ program is the most liberal in the entire nation. The state’s MMJ industry has blossomed and is now an inspiration to the rest of the country.…
Read MoreCan I Own A Gun And A Medical Marijuana Card In Oklahoma?
Can I own a gun and a medical marijuana card in Oklahoma? This question is being asked a lot lately. Oklahoma is one of the most gun-friendly states and also has the fastest-growing medical marijuana program in the country. Oklahoma is a passionate Second Amendment state. The Sooner State has a liberal open-carry policy, allowing…
Read MoreDoes My Medical Marijuana Card Show Up On A Background Check?
Your medical marijuana status is a part of your personal health information. Because of this, it’s protected by certain laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which does not allow for protected medical information to show up on a background check. However, there are ways that this information can be available…
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