Medical Marijuana
What is Linalool? Understanding Linalool Terpene Effects
Photo by Pixabay Cannabis is finding wider circulation throughout the world due to its many medicinal benefits. While the average person may know about cannabinoids like THC and CBD, terpenes are not as popularly known. Terpenes are chemicals that give cannabis and fruits, vegetables, and other plants their distinct smells and flavors. Linalool is a…
Read MoreWhat is an Eighth of Weed & What are the Other Common Weed Measurements?
Photo by Budding Cannabis is in an interesting place in the United States. While still federally illegal, its legal status is in various stages of development throughout the US ranging from available as medicine to a controlled substance. There was a time when cannabis was only obtainable on the street. Certain parts of cannabis culture…
Read MoreThe Top 8 Benefits of a Medical Marijuana Card & Why to Get One Even in a Recreational State
Photo by Budding The legal situation surrounding recreational marijuana has been fluid for some years, with some states choosing to legalize it and others preferring to follow the federal government’s guidelines. Despite this, 48 million Americans used weed in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Obtaining cannabis largely depends on where…
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 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 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 Trichomes? And How to Tell the Difference Between Moldy Weed vs Trichomes
Photo by Avery Meeker So much of the draw to cannabis, both medical and recreational, is that it’s plentiful with cannabinoids including the psychoactive THC. Meanwhile, the parts of the cannabis plant that create and store these cannabinoids are the trichomes. What exactly are trichomes and when do trichomes appear in a cannabis plant’s development?…
Read MoreCan You Eat Weed? What is an Edible? And More FAQs About How to Make Edibles for Beginners
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich The cannabis craze is far from over with only about 4 states that do not have at least some form of legalized cannabinoid on the market or access to medical marijuana. Now, this doesn’t mean everyone is keen to be smoking joints for their health or ready to take the plunge…
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