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Oklahoma and Medical Marijuana: Everything You Need to Know
More and more people across the country are getting to experience the benefits of using medical marijuana (MMJ). Since August 2018, residents of Oklahoma have been able to legally apply for an MMJ card. As of this month, more than 151,000 patients have turned in applications to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (or OMMA, the…
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 MoreNow That Recreational Marijuana Is Legalized, What Does That Mean For MMJ Patients?
Marijuana in America is a tale of two strains. On the one hand, there is medical marijuana, or MMJ for short, which has been gaining traction as a progressive new health care option for the last two decades. On the other hand, there’s recreational marijuana, which has recently seen an upsurge in support, and has…
Read MoreIs America the Most Progressive Medical Marijuana Country in the World?
As Americans, we like to think that our country is the most forward-thinking nation out there. We like the idea of allowing our citizens to have more freedoms than they might be awarded in other countries. But is the U.S. the most progressive country when it comes to the usage of medical marijuana? As more…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana Is Now Legal In Australia: Which Country Will Be Next To Legalize MMJ?
Early in 2017, Victoria became the first Australian state to legalize medical marijuana. Other states and territories in the country quickly followed suit. As with many countries worldwide, the discussion surrounding this important issue was long and protracted. Australia currently has to import medical cannabis from overseas, once a patient has been prescribed it by…
Read MoreWhich State Will be the 30th to Join the MMJ Revolution?
The medical marijuana revolution has gained some serious traction in the last few years. It started with a slow trickle all the way back in 1996, but as of the end of 2017, 29 states have legalized MMJ, with the majority of those laws coming into effect within the last decade. The trend seems to be…
Read MoreWhy New York Medical Marijuana Laws Are Stricter Than in California
Why would anyone choose to leave sunny California? The weather is amazing, the people are chill and most importantly, the medical marijuana laws are pretty relaxed. The Golden State was the first to bring MMJ laws onto its books. While many states have followed suit, not many have as relaxed laws as California does. There is…
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