About 27% of the Pennsylvania population owns guns, and the state is also home to more than 100,000 medical marijuana patients. When these two demographics overlap, it can give way to some complicated legal concerns. If you’re a gun owner, there are some important things you need to know before applying for your medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. Read More
Cannabis edibles are extremely popular among medical marijuana patients because they’re smoke-free and easy to consume, but are edibles dangerous? You’ve undoubtedly heard the stories of “bad trips” resulting from overconsumption, but there are ways to enjoy these products safely. Most importantly, always get a doctor’s consultation before using edibles. A knowledgeable physician can advise you on the dosage and what to expect. Read More
If you’re considering medical marijuana but you’re averse to the idea of smoking it, you have a range of other consumption options available. There are over 4 million legal medical marijuana patients nationwide, and this thriving marketplace has paved the way for a myriad of products and delivery systems, some of which are relatively new. If you don’t want to consume cannabis the old-fashioned way, consider just a few other ways to use marijuana without smoking it. Read More
As a medical marijuana caregiver in Maryland, you’re tasked with the privilege of purchasing and handling medicinal cannabis on behalf of one or more patients. You can enter dispensaries throughout the state, purchase products, transport those products in your vehicle, and administer them to your patients. But it’s not as simple as just signing up to be a caregiver. Maryland, like most medical marijuana states, has specific rules and guidelines in place for caregivers. Read More
If you live in Maryland and you suffer from chronic insomnia, you may find some relief in medical marijuana. Insomnia is a condition that affects two out of every five Americans, and the condition is severe for 10-15% of the population. Insomnia can affect your workplace performance, your memory, and your overall health, which is why more physicians are recommending cannabis to their patients. Not every state allows medical marijuana recommendations for insomnia, but what does Maryland say? Read More
If you have a Maryland medical marijuana card, you can access cannabis without the threat of arrest—but that doesn’t mean you can’t get fired for using medical marijuana. If your employer imposes a workplace drug policy, you need to understand the potential ramifications of maintaining medical marijuana treatment. Read More
The federal government legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp in 2018, but there’s still some confusion about the legal status of hemp flower and CBD products in Missouri. The state traditionally restricts the use of CBD oil to qualifying epilepsy patients, but hemp-derived CBD products are popping up in stores from St. Louis to the Ozarks—no medical recommendation required. So is hemp flower legal in Missouri or not? Read More
Missouri’s medical marijuana program is now fully underway but not all forms of edibles are legal in the state. If you prefer brownies and gummies over smoked cannabis flower, there are a few things you need to know about the complicated legal status of edibles. When you visit any of the new dispensaries, you’ll notice that certain popular cannabis snacks aren’t available. Read More
Missouri remains a national leader in U.S. opioid deaths. CDC data reveals that opioid overdose deaths declined in 2019 compared to 2018 (the first decrease since 2015), but there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done. Opioid deaths remain a serious problem nationwide, with over 50,000 in 2019 alone. Read More
Nearly 9% of children and a growing number of adults in Missouri live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and some are turning to a novel treatment option: medical marijuana. But does it work? And more importantly, can you get a medical marijuana card for ADHD in Missouri? The answer to both questions is a bit nuanced. Read More
If you don’t know where to get medical marijuana in Missouri, you’re not alone. Medicinal cannabis has technically been legal here since December of 2018, but many patients still can’t access it.
It’s not hard to understand why; the first Missouri dispensaries have only just begun to open their doors, and the majority are still in the planning and preparation stage. The good news is that if you don’t have medical marijuana in your town right now, you’ll probably have it available within the next few weeks or even days. Read More
If you’re a gun owner, can you take part in Missouri’s new medical marijuana program? The answer is a bit complicated. This is one of those areas where federal law may supersede state law. Read More
Green Health Docs is honoring our nation’s heroes by providing free medical marijuana evaluations to Armed Forces veterans in Pennsylvania and other qualifying states. Any U.S. military veteran in the state can apply for this free program at no cost, and it takes less than a minute to enter. Read More
Did you know that you can rehydrate marijuana flower? It’s an important trick to have up your sleeve if you’ve ever tried to smoke dried out cannabis. The experience can be unpleasant: the brittle consistency, the poor flavor and aroma, and the burning sensation in the back of your throat. Thankfully, there are several rehydration methods that work. Read More
The Prairie State is home to more than 108,000 registered cannabis patients, but a surprising number of these patients are unaware of the most important Illinois medical marijuana laws. It’s important to be informed about MMJ’s relationship to employment, gun ownership, and other key issues. We’ve created the following list to provide a basic overview. Read More