Posts Tagged ‘medical marijuana’
Will Medical Marijuana in Florida be a Good Thing for Patients
There is a new understanding and acceptance of the massive health benefits of medical marijuana has taken place in the United States over the past decade or so. People around the country are catching onto the fact that this gloriously healthy herb can be of enormous help to patients who suffer from all sorts of…
Read MoreThe Finer Details of California Medical Marijuana Requirements
In 1996, the state of California passed the Compassionate Use Act (or Proposition 215), which legalized the possession and use of medical marijuana for those in possession of a California medical marijuana card, which is issued to those suffering from the more than 50 qualifying conditions laid out by the state government. Just last year, California…
Read MoreFlorida and Medical Marijuana: The New Rules
Florida has allowed access to low-THC, non-smoked medical cannabis as an alternative health care option for patients with cancer or chronic seizures or spasms since 2014. In March 2016, the law was amended to allow access to high-strength medical marijuana for patients with terminal illnesses. But it remained one of the nation’s more conservative and…
Read MoreWhat Are Medical Marijuana Tinctures, and How Do I Make Them?
Medical marijuana tinctures are probably the least controversial way to consume cannabis. They are also the most underrated of all the cannabis products because they are not as fun to take compared to smoking marijuana in a joint. Nonetheless, they are nothing new, despite how new they might be to so many marijuana consumers. Tinctures…
Read MoreWhy Traditional Medicine Is Finally Coming Around to Medical Marijuana
Attitudes toward marijuana within the United States have been dramatically changing throughout recent years. As each voting cycle passes, an increasing number of states have legalized marijuana: 28 states and Washington, D.C., permit the use of medical marijuana, and eight of those states also allowing recreational consumption. In 2016, a Gallup survey found that 60…
Read MoreHow — and Why — You Should Make Cannabutter Right Now
There are many ways to consume medical marijuana, from smoking and vaping to juicing and applying lotions. One of the less common ways to take marijuana is by consuming it in the form of cannabutter. Cannabutter is marijuana-infused butter that has beneficial cannabinoids, which results in a potent and highly concentrated form of medical marijuana.…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana in Florida: The Story So Far
On Nov. 8, 2016, Florida vote overwhelmingly in favor of the controversial Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2, which allows patients diagnosed with debilitating medical conditions to lawfully obtain and use medical marijuana. Some have argued that, even with this new amendment in place, the rules set by the Florida Department of Health…
Read MoreSmoking vs. Vaping: The Best Way to Consume Medical Marijuana
Living in the dawn of the medical marijuana card revolution sure does have its perks. Not only are more MMJ card holders able to access the amazing benefits of this super plant, but they’re also spoiled by all the ways they can consume it. But tinctures, edibles, topical lotions and juices still take a backseat.…
Read MoreWhy More People Are Getting a California Medical Marijuana Prescription
California medical marijuana use became legal in 1990 after the Compassionate Use Act (also known as Proposition 215) was passed. This act allows citizens the right to access medical marijuana as a form of treatment for a variety of debilitating conditions as well as gives doctors the opportunity to prescribe an alternative treatment regime for their patients.…
Read MoreWhere Are the Best Marijuana Dispensaries in California?
California is on track to rake in approximately $1 billion a year in tax revenue from the medical marijuana market, so it’s not surprising that there are thousands of marijuana dispensaries active in the state. So how do you even go about finding the right one? Once you have your cannabis card, here are some…
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