Medical Cannabis Education
What is Limonene? Understanding the Benefits of the Limonene Terpene
Photo by Lena Khrupina What do cannabis, citrus fruits, and lemon-scented floor cleaner all have in common? They all contain the terpene limonene. Cannabinoids drive so much of the interest in medical marijuana but the terpenes found in cannabis give each strain of marijuana its unique flavor and scent. If you’re new to cannabis you…
Read MoreHow Does Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Work? Can I Use My Medical Card in Another State?
Photo by Lil Artsy The marijuana boom continues, with an increasing number of states deciding to legalize it. According to the CDC, an estimated 48 million Americans used marijuana in 2019. More medical marijuana users are leading to complexities and complications, such as medical marijuana reciprocity. If you’re wondering, “Can I use my medical card…
Read MoreIs Weed Legal in Ohio? Plus More Questions About Ohio Weed Laws & Ohio Marijuana Legalization
Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova Is Marijuana Legal in Ohio? Technically, the answer is no, recreational weed is not legal for use in Ohio, however several forms of medicinal marijuana have been made legal and are available for purchase at local Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries. In order to access a dispensary, you must have a medical…
Read MoreMedical Weed Card Age: How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Weed?
Photo by Grav Everyone knows that in states where marijuana has been legalized for recreational use, the legal age for weed is 21, but how old do you have to be to buy weed if you possess a medical card? To date, 37 states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes. However, few people know that…
Read MoreWeed and Guns: What are the Weed and Gun Laws? Can You Have Your Medical Card and Gun License?
Friendly Reminder: While the posts on this site are doctor-reviewed, nothing in this article should be considered legal advice. Photo by KoolShooters What do guns and weed have in common? They are both heavily regulated by the government. They are also both highly contentious legally because of the difference of federal vs. state laws. Someone…
Read MoreWhat is the Entourage Effect? And Do Terpenes & Cannabinoids Work Together?
Photo by Washarapol D BinYo Jundang As medical marijuana expands across the nation, we’re becoming more collectively aware of how the various compounds in cannabis work. In addition to the THC that gets you high and cannabinoids like CBD and CBN with their health benefits, there are terpenes that create the different scent and flavor…
Read MoreHow Much Weed Can You Have Legally & Can You Go to More Than One Dispensary in a Day?
Photo by Wesley Gibbs Cannabis legalization is a hot topic across the U.S. Two of the most important questions marijuana users have is, “How much weed can you have legally?” and “Can you go to more than one dispensary a day?” Before we answer those questions, the progress of positive cannabis laws has been substantial…
Read MoreIf You Have a Medical Card, Where Can You Smoke Marijuana?
Photo by Cristian S. America’s medical marijuana revolution has brought relief to millions of people with a range of conditions. If your doctor believes you can benefit from medical marijuana, you acquire rights that others don’t have. But if you have a medical card, where can you smoke? It’s a hot-button issue that isn’t always…
Read MoreWhat are Flavonoids? And What is the Difference Between Flavonoids and Bioflavonoids?
Photo by Dan Cristian Pădureț The growing legalization of cannabis and other natural “drugs” like psilocybin has increased our interest in their biochemistry. People are more curious about the compounds in these biological marvels and how they interact with the body. Flavonoids might not exactly make you want to rush out and learn organic chemistry…
Read MoreWhat is the Half-Life of THC & How is THC Metabolized?
Photo by Rafael Classen By now people know cannabis can get you high because of its THC. The growth of the cannabis industry is expanding our collective understanding of how THC interacts with our body. From tips to extending your high to understanding how long it may linger in your system and pop up on…
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