Posts Tagged ‘medical marijuana’
How to Grow Medical Marijuana in California
More and more California MMJ card carriers are cultivating their own plants at home, and it’s easy to see why. Though most cannabis card holders are likely to get their main supply from their local dispensary, it’s a useful – and fun – way to make sure you’re never caught without the wonder plant. Before…
Read MoreWhen MMJ Can Work Better Than Traditional Medication
If you have a debilitating illness that affects your life on a daily basis, you’re probably going to try anything (like MMJ) that might help alleviate the symptoms. Conventional medicine generally follows the line of prescribing traditional medication. There are obvious reasons for this. First, medics are trained in and knowledgeable about which medication helps…
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…
Read More6 Ways to Avoid Putting on Weight When Using Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana has many benefits. Amongst them: pain relief, anxiety reduction, sleep promotion and appetite stimulation. But as is so often the case, too much of something good can become something bad. Medical cannabis can be so effective at appetite stimulation that a patient can quite easily end up eating too much and gaining weight.…
Read MoreVisiting a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in California: All You Need to Know
Although medical marijuana cards have been in use in California for what seems like forever, it can still be intimidating as a new MMJ card holder to step into a dispensary for the first time. Even the most confident cannabis card carriers can find themselves to be a little nervous at the prospect of their…
Read MoreWhich Ailments Are Covered Under New York Medical Marijuana Laws?
If you’ve read anything about medical marijuana, it’s likely that you’re aware of the very forgiving laws in California and are open to trying different strains and methods to treat your illness or condition. From anxiety, depression, eating disorders and multiple sclerosis, to cancer and Parkinson’s disease, medical marijuana can help alleviate many symptoms of…
Read MoreWhy an MMJ Card Will Probably Always Be Necessary in the US
Medical marijuana has a long and fascinating history in the United States of America. It was first legalized in California in 1996, and since then, 29 states across the country have embraced the legalization of it by residents owning an MMJ card. It’s been a tough road, but if the trend continues, more and more states across…
Read MoreIs It Safe to Treat My Child with Medical Marijuana?
Ever since the dawn of the medical marijuana card, there has been rife debate over whether children should be allowed to be entered into the MMJ card scheme. The issue has long been a touchy subject, with arguments on both sides insistent that they’re morally right. Not helping the pro-MMJ card for kids side is…
Read More3 Musicians Who Love Medical Cannabis
For better or worse, drugs have always been synonymous with the music industry. Some of the biggest acts in the world have confessed to being ‘inspired’ by various narcotics; The Beatles were on them, Pink Floyd were on them, Keith Richards is still on them. Out of all the drugs out there however, marijuana reigns…
Read More3 MMJ Policies New York Needs to Change to Take on California
There has always been a rivalry between the east coast and the west; whether it’s sport, politics or hip hop, New Yorkers are always determined to out battle Californians. In the arena of medical marijuana however, as it currently stands, there is one clear winner. MMJ was legalized in California way back in the Compassionate…
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