Posts Tagged ‘Proposition 215’
A 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 MoreHow to Get A Medical Weed Card Online: All You Need to Know
The use of medical marijuana is on the rise in the state of California as more and more people become familiar with the drug and its wide range of benefits. But what many people don’t realize is just how simple the process of getting a medical weed card online actually is. Anyone can apply for…
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 MoreWho Can Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in California and How To Get One
The Compassionate Use Act, also known as Proposition 215, was passed in the state of California in 1996. This act allows citizens who qualify for a medical marijuana card to legally procure, possess and use medical marijuana. It also provides a safe environment for patients to talk to medical professionals about medical marijuana use and…
Read MoreProposition 64: Is Everybody Happy About Legalizing Marijuana?
In the past century, marijuana has gone from a legal and ubiquitous crop to an illegal substance to a decriminalized one. From there, it has once again become legal, first for medical use and now for recreational use in California through Proposition 64. So with things changing so quickly, is everyone happy? The short answer…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your California Medical Marijuana Card When Weed Is Legalized?
There has been a big furor recently over California passing Proposition 64 after the state’s residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of the bill. Prop 64 allows average citizens to legally buy and consume recreational marijuana. California has often been the torchbearer for marijuana use throughout history. In 1996, the state passed Proposition 215, also referred…
Read MoreHow And Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Decriminalized Medical Marijuana
At the age of 20, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the youngest man to ever win Mr. Universe and went on to win the title a further three times, and win the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He then set his eyes on Hollywood and despite his mountainous size and thick Austrian accent, he was able to…
Read MoreThe History Of Medical Marijuana In California
Marijuana is America’s number one cash-crop and has been around since the founding of America. It is woven throughout the tapestry of our history – the founding fathers even wrote the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper! But for various reasons, its use was prohibited in the 1920s and by the 1930s it was regulated…
Read MoreWhy Medical Cannabis Is The New Go-To Medicine In California
Medical cannabis has long been disregarded by mainstream medicine, although this attitude is slowly changing. Prior to rigorous testing, medical practitioners are extremely wary of recommending the use of any drug to patients for fear of causing more harm than good, as well as for fear of possible backlash – lawsuits, bad press etc. And…
Read MoreTinctures and Topicals: The New Way to Consume Medical Marijuana
For those not comprehensively versed on the medical marijuana landscape, you may be surprised about the amount of ways marijuana is able to be consumed, and how alternative methods work in radically different ways. Many often assume that smoking or baking cannabis is the only means of consumption, but while that may once have been…
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