Posts by David Flores
How Can I Get a Medical Weed Card in California?
Ever since the passing of Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Care Act, in 1996, Californians have had the right to legally possess and use medical marijuana. People across the state suffering from all manner of maladies — from chronic pain to epilepsy to multiple sclerosis — now had access to the plant, which,…
Read MoreWill Florida Legalize Medical Marijuana to the Same Extent as California?
The results of the U.S. presidential election overshadowed the results of a few very significant votes: the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, Massachusetts and Nevada. Earlier in the night on Nov. 8, 2016, Florida voters (who played a major role in the presidential election, too) passed a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana, which was, in fact, the first victory scored…
Read MoreHow Medical Marijuana Can Help the Elderly
When someone mentions the word “marijuana,” what typically springs to mind is an image of young people smoking recreationally. However, ever since the legalization of medical marijuana in 28 states, the use of medical marijuana among the elderly has become popular as a more natural alternative to prescription medicines. There are various strains of marijuana,…
Read MoreDo I Need Medical Marijuana? A List of Some of the Most Notable Qualifying Conditions
Most people may not realize that cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. This may be because in the U.S. under federal law, it is illegal to be in possession of this plant. Times have changed, though, and as 28 states in the have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, the use…
Read MoreThe Most Medical Marijuana-friendly Countries in the World
In California, medical marijuana card holders are blessed when it comes to how the state views MMJ. Not only does the Golden State have some of the laxest medical marijuana laws in the country, but it is also only mere months away from legalizing the plant for MMJ card holders and recreational users alike. Although…
Read MoreWhy Florida’s Medical Marijuana Amendment Took So Long
On Nov. 8, 2016, with 71 percent of the vote, Florida residents overwhelmingly voted to legalize medical marijuana. Florida joins 28 other states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing the drug since California got the ball rolling back in 1996. But why did it take the Sunshine State so long to reach a ruling on medical…
Read MoreHow to Make Medical Marijuana-infused Tea
With the advent of medical marijuana cards so too came a whole host of new and inventive ways to consume medical marijuana. All across California, MMJ card holders are transforming their cannabis into delicious juices, whipping them up into tasty treats — both sweet and savory — and vaping it away till their hearts’ content.…
Read MoreWhat the New Bills in the House and Senate Mean for Medical Marijuana in Florida
In November 2016, Florida voters approved Amendment 2, which took effect in January 2017. The controversial amendment formed part of the Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative and was designed to extend the rights of patients, allowing for more potent strains of medical marijuana in Florida to become available and to be used in the treatment of…
Read MoreBeginners: How to Grow Your Own Medical Marijuana
With a California medical marijuana card, you are legally entitled to grow six marijuana plants in your own home. Although this doesn’t sound like a huge amount, it’s a lot more than the one you’ll be able to grow legally without the card in 2018 when Prop 64 goes into effect. With six plants, you can…
Read More5 Common Questions and Answers About Using Medical Marijuana
We’re going to assume you know almost nothing about medical marijuana and focus on the real basics of the drug, what it does and how a California medical marijuana card might benefit you. Medical marijuana isn’t for everyone, so before using it, you should know what you’re using and how to use it. What Is…
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