In June 2015, Vancouver became the first city to vote to regulate and license medical marijuana dispensaries at a public hearing. But only a few months later, approximately 6% of applications were successful. The vast majority of those applying for business licences have been denied. The regulations state that medical marijuana-related businesses are only allowed…
Though a lot of controversy surrounds it, medical marijuana is awesome. It’s an incredible alternative treatment option that more and more patients suffering from debilitating, chronic, and often fatal illnesses are starting to use. It really isn’t surprising that medical marijuana is increasing in popularity. Just consider these 13 amazing facts. 1. It Can Treat…
If you’re looking for weed dispensaries, online research is your best bet. It will save you plenty of time and help you find the best selection of medical marijuana quickly. A good place to start is Weedmaps.com, which has become the most popular directory of cannabis dispensaries in a short time. In 2014 the site…
Finding medical marijuana for sale varies depending on where you live. If you happen to live in the pot-friendly nation of Canada, for example, you can use Health Canada as a starting point to find medical marijuana. But if you live in the United States, a little over half the states have kept it illegal…
Glaucoma patients have been treating their eye problems with medical marijuana long before it was even made legal in various states. This health condition involves damage to the optic nerve, which can limit side vision and occasionally lead to blindness. The key to reducing this damage has been to relieve pressure within the eye, which…
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…
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,…
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…
Now that the legalization of medical marijuana is spreading across the United States, the next big debate will likely be on how the drug can lead to chronic, lazy, marijuana use. It’s important to remember that not everyone reacts the same way to cannabis, as it elevates some minds while closing down others. Although marijuana does not…
Medical marijuana comes in many forms and can be ingested different ways besides smoking. It can be eaten as food or sipped as tea. In many ways, drinking cannabis tea is one of the healthiest ways to use the medicine. It’s also relaxing and comforting for some people and has similar sedative effects to eating…