Author: Dr. Anand Dugar
The 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…
Is There Fentanyl in Weed in 2023? And How to Tell if Weed is Laced with Fentanyl
Photo by Chase Fade Fentanyl is a common opioid in the U.S., but the discovery of fentanyl-laced weed has worried consumers and legitimate sellers alike. In an Associated Press report, marijuana confiscated from a Walmart parking lot in Upstate New York indicated that it was laced with fentanyl. Fentanyl weed is a new discovery that…
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…
How 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…
Is 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…
Medical 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…
Is Delta-8 THC Legal? And What is the Difference Between Delta-8 and THC-O?
Photo by Teanna Morgan on Unsplash The excitement over medical marijuana combined with a hungry market for cannabis products has launched a gray market of not-quite-legal cannabis products. Laws have been somewhat murky leading to products legal on the state level but not federally, and some federally legal products outlawed by some states. These laws…
Weed 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…
What 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…
How 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…
