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Tinctures, Vape Liquids And Edibles: How Much MMJ Product Can I Legally Possess?
At this time, recreational marijuana is still prohibited in many states. In the 11 states where it is legal, there are still restrictions on how much a person can possess. But are the rules different for medical marijuana products possession? The answer is yes. There are different regulations for individuals who use medical marijuana (MMJ)…
Read MoreWill Legalizing Medical Marijuana Bring More Money Into Oklahoma?
The process of rolling out medical marijuana laws has typically taken years for most states. California was the first to introduce provisions back in the late 90s, and was one of the pioneers of the medical cannabis movement. But in 2019, only 33 states have legalized the drug medically. New York is a prime example,…
Read MoreThe Four Most MMJ Friendly States In America
As it stands in 2018, medical marijuana sits at a distinctive crossroads in American society. Over half of the country has embraced it; 29 states have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes, with the 30th state almost sure to follow this year. Across the remaining 20 states, however, medical marijuana remains a contentious issue. Some…
Read More5 Benefits of Having A California Medical Marijuana Card
With over half of U.S. states legalizing medical marijuana (29 at last count), the drug is starting to be accepted as something more than simply an outlier treatment; it is a genuine, progressive form of therapy with tangible results. Although MMJ faced (and still faces, in some states) stiff opposition from conservative politicians, the wave…
Read MoreWhy 2018 Is Already The Best Year For MMJ Patients
Medical marijuana has had a long and difficult road to get to where it finds itself in 2018. Although MMJ has many proven health benefits, and can ease symptoms of a wide variety of illnesses and afflictions, the progressive drug therapy has seen itself radically criminalized in some circles, and continues to be a point…
Read MoreAn In-Depth Look at MMJ Qualifying Conditions
Medical marijuana has been legalized in the U.S. since 1996, although the legislature applies on a state-by-state basis. The first state to blaze the trail was California, and since then, 28 others have followed in its footsteps, with several more waiting in the wings, on the cusp of legalization. Unfortunately for patients, MMJ law is…
Read MoreA History of California MMJ Policies (And What the Future Might Hold)
California might just be the leading medical marijuana state in the country. It has consistently been ahead of the curve when it comes to marijuana legislature, both recreational and medical, and its liberal approach to the medicine has no doubt eased many patients’ suffering in the 21 years it’s been legalized. As the number of…
Read MoreCalifornia Vs. Colorado: Which Is The Best MMJ State?
When it comes to the continuing legalization of marijuana, in both its medical and recreational forms, two states are leading the charge, and have been for some time. They are California and Colorado, two major game-changers when it comes to medical marijuana, who adopted the beneficial legalization policies very early, and set a precedence that…
Read MoreWill the MMJ Revolution Spread to Non-MMJ States?
The medical marijuana revolution is well and truly upon America. It started with a trickle, and little by little grew into a full-on flood; in 2017, 29 states are MMJ legal, and many more look set to follow over the coming months and years. The medical marijuana cause is bolstered by the increased acceptance of recreational…
Read MoreWill California Always Be the Biggest MMJ State?
California is a trendsetter in many ways. It’s a center for entertainment and culture in the US, it’s full of the latest advances in technology and it has a massive start-up culture. Its weather is fantastic, the agricultural landscape is active and thriving and there exists the most liberal and exciting medical marijuana laws in…
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