2014 November

Medical marijuana patients need to be careful about buying cannabis from online sources for a few reasons. Some sites claiming to sell legal cannabis have actually been scams. You should also be aware that it’s still possible to be arrested for purchasing marijuana due to federal law, even in states that have legalized it, especially if you do not have proper licensing according to state laws. The best thing to do is learn your state’s laws and only buy within your state. That means if you want to buy weed online, websites need to be researched to find out where they are based. The following are sites that sell cannabis online.

1. Harborside Health Center (Oakland, CA)

This site offers free delivery to residents in the San Francisco Bay Area but only accepts cash, money orders and cashier’s checks. Drivers only accept exact amounts of money. The site’s menu of medical cannabis products include flowers, concentrates, edibles, topicals, seeds and accessories such as shirts. Orders can be made online 24 hours per day, although deliveries are only made 1-7 pm daily.

2. Speed Weed (Los Angeles, CA)

Serving the Los Angeles and Orange County areas of Southern California, this delivery service offers flowers, edibles, hash, wax, concentrates and cannabis products. Ordering online requires membership. The site says privacy is a priority and that its delivery service is fast, safe and discreet.

3. Crown Collective (Forestville, CA)

Member patients of this Northern California cannabis delivery service can resume making online orders on Memorial Day 2015. The grass roots collective is a member of ASA and CANORML. Its innovative payment method is through donations for patients with transportation needs. Strains include Granddaddy Purple, Blackberry Kush, Super Lemon Haze and Cherry AK wax.

4. Weed Store USA (Atlanta, GA)

Claiming to be the “world’s largest herbal smoke shop,” this site sells 100 percent natural buds online along with vaporizers and other cannabis products. Strains include Big Bud, Mr. Nice, Blackberry Kush, Super Lemon Haze, Hawaiian Indica, Girl Scout Cookies and Jack Herer. Rush delivery orders are available within the United States.

5. Real Scientific Hemp Oil (Poway, CA)

Based in San Diego County, Real Scientific Hemp Oil (RSHO) says on its site that it does not sell any products that violate the United States Controlled Substances Act. Its parent company develops hemp cultivars that contain cannabidiol (CBD) content. The product is cannabis oil with a high concentration of CBD. RSHO comes from hemp that is grown free of herbicides and toxic fertilizers. It can be ordered online by members within the United States. For more information, call (866)-273-8502.

Other Places to Buy Weed Online, Websites

There really isn’t a wide variety of safe places to buy medical marijuana online yet, but there likely will be in the years ahead. Places where marijuana is legal for recreational purposes such as Washington, Colorado, Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia should be on your radar for resources to check in the future. These are the locations where the medical marijuana industry will likely become the most competitive.

If you live in Canada, you can order medical cannabis from various websites that are licensed by Health Canada. Stay away from buying pot online through classified sites like Craigslist due to possible scams. One of the best online directories of dispensaries is WeedMaps.com. If you live in the United States, find a dispensary in your area that offers a delivery service that allows you to place orders online. Before you buy weed online, websites need to be checked for trust level with a site such as ScamAdviser.com.

The federal government currently classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance, on par with heroin and LSD — but research has shown marijuana to be safer than most of the prescription medications the federal government has made legal.

With 23 states and Washington, D.C. now allowing the legal use of marijuana for its medicinal properties, it’s clear that more Americans than ever are discovering how beneficial and safe medical marijuana can be.

And if you haven’t heard about all the benefits of using medicinal marijuana , it might actually shock you to learn just how safe medical marijuana use can be compared to other FDA-regulated medicines.

The Therapeutic Ratio

When considering how safe any medicine is, it’s essential to consider its therapeutic ratio. The therapeutic ratio is the ratio of the amount of a medicine that it takes to give a therapeutic effect to the amount that causes toxicity.

For example, the therapeutic ratio of aspirin is 1:20. One recommended dose (two pills) is the amount recommended to relieve pain in adults — but 20 of these doses (40 pills) can be toxic to patients, even lethal.

Meanwhile, medical marijuana’s therapeutic ratio is so high that it is virtually impossible to quantify, according to Francis L. Young, a DEA administrative law judge. Basically, it’s nearly impossible to overdose on medical marijuana. Throughout the states where it’s legal, medical marijuana laws have even resulted in a significant decrease in mortality rate associated with opioids.

Medical Marijuana and Hepatitis C

It’s widely understood that traditional treatment methods for Hepatitis C are extremely harsh and produce undesirable side effects. Patients who undergo traditional Hepatitis C therapy often experience nausea, depression, appetite loss, muscle aches and chronic fatigue for months at a time.

However, medical marijuana has emerged as a way to alleviate the harsh side effects of Hepatitis C treatment on patients, and the results are astounding. In a 2006 study, 86% of Hepatitis C patients who used medical marijuana in conjunction with their treatment were able to successfully complete treatment. A mere 29% of patients who didn’t use medical marijuana were able to finish their treatment. This study proves that medicinal marijuana’s lessening of Hepatitis C treatment’s side effects is a significant factor in successfully treating the condition.

Compared to prescription drugs, marijuana is virtually harmless

When it comes to mortality rates, FDA-regulated prescription drugs don’t have the best track record. One study, which looked at 17 FA-approved pharmaceuticals commonly prescribed for conditions that can also be treated with medical marijuana, found that a stunning 11,687 people died from 1997 to 2005 after using, or abusing, those drugs.

In the same eight-year study, zero people died as a result of marijuana use.

In addition, marijuana is virtually non-addictive, with only 10% of users on average developing a dependence. In contrast, more than 15 million people worldwide are addicted to prescription opioid painkillers like Vicodin and Oxycontin.

Conclusion

Compared to traditional prescription medicines and drugs, medical marijuana is a more natural, safer, and less addictive alternative that can provide the same — or even better — health benefits.

Considering all the advantages that medicinal marijuana boasts, it’s a good choice for your health to ask your doctor about getting a medical marijuana prescription if you live in a state where it’s legal.

It just might save your life.

Suffering from anxiety can greatly affect your daily mode of living-it can make every day, every conversation, and every simple task seems almost impossible. You have likely been prescribed several different medications, such as Xanax, Ativan and Valium. Some might not have relieved your symptoms, while others might have given you adverse side effects that were just as debilitating as your anxiety. Luckily, there are specific types of weed that can relieve your anxious symptoms if you are thinking of using medical marijuana for your condition.

There are hundreds of types of weed-all of which have unique benefits and disadvantages. Not every strain will create the same effects, so if you want to treat your angst and nervousness effectively, you should find a strain that is specifically grown to combat anxious feelings.

For the best results in treating this condition, find a strain that is low in THC and high in cannabidiol (CBD). CBD can lower the effects of THC and not leave you feeling the “high” that many types of weed provide, so you get the medical benefits without the feelings of impairment and chances of increased anxiety. The strain you choose should have at the very least a 1:1 CBD to THC ratio, though the higher the CBD, the less likely you are to induce further anxious feelings.

Here are three types of weed that can help treat your anxiety, so you can continue living your life without feeling anxious.

1. Chocolate Chunk

Chocolate Chunk is a 100% Indica strain that has an earthy, chocolate aftertaste. Its use is ideal for nights or lazy days. Its high is intense and long lasting so you don’t have to use a lot of it. This strain is great for social or general anxiety as well as panic attacks. It will leave you with reduced feelings of stress and muscle tensions so you can relax and finally feel at ease.

2. Harlequin

Harlequin is a 75/25 Sativa-dominant strain of weed, with especially high levels of CBD and low THC, which makes it an excellent choice for medical patients. It tends to produce a warm buzz and has a sedation effect that can keep you relaxed and anxiety-free, without the feeling of being high so you can use it throughout the day and be comfortable in social situations. You will still feel clear headed, energized and functional and will have a mild body stone.

3. Cannatonic

Cannatonic is a 50/50 Sativa and Indica hybrid strain of marijuana often used to treat anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, pain and depression. It has a lemony pine scent and is a fan favourite in the medical community for its therapeutic benefits. It has a 1:1 THC to CBD ratio or better. You can use this strain during the day. Your mind and body will be relaxed but the effects won’t cloud your thoughts.

Find the Right Strain for You

Don’t let anxious feelings control your life. Make your daily living easier with medical marijuana. Many medical marijuana strains are ideal for relieving anxious feelings and letting you live your life in a relaxed manner without the strong effects of feeling high.

To really treat your symptoms, make sure you use the right types of weed. However, not all types of weed will work in the same way for every user, so test out a small amount of a strain before you use it to fully medicate and pay attention to your body’s reactions to it. With some testing, you will be able to find the perfect strain that works for your symptoms.