Category: Medical Cannabis Education
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…
If 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…
What 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…
What 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…
How Long Does Weed Stay in Your System? Information on How Long Marijuana Stays in Urine, Blood, Hair & More
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Cannabis legalization for medical and recreational use is expanding across the country. However, some employers still reserve their right to test you for cannabis use. They’re within the letter of the law because cannabis use is still illegal on the federal level and depending on your hiring agreement…
What 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?…
What are Endocannabinoids? Understanding the Endocannabinoid System and CBD
Photo by Bret Kavanaugh on Unsplash CBD is slowly becoming a huge factor in expanding medical marijuana legalization. It’s drawing a ton of positive attention and launching a whole suite of products offering relaxation, reduced inflammation, and more. The draw to cannabis is cannabinoids like CBD and THC. Did you know our body has its…
High Eyes: What Causes Red Eyes & How to Get Rid of Stoned Eyes Fast
Photo by Vanessa Bumbeers Regardless of why you’re using cannabis, you run the risk of a few mostly harmless side effects like dry mouth and red eye. The issue is red or dry eyes can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and totally indiscreet. Using medical marijuana doesn’t mean everyone needs to know. Learning how to get rid…
