In May of 2016 a bipartisan Congress agreed that Veterans and their VA doctors will have the right to discuss medical marijuana as a treatment option for everything from chronic pain to post-traumatic stress disorder in states that have legalized MMJ. The House and Senate approved bills that include amendments lift restrictions otherwise preventing VA doctors and patients from even considering MMJ for Veteran’s health related matters. The bills have not yet been reconciled and signed into law, but the move and support by a majority of state representatives further signals a change of thinking that’s long overdue. This legal […]

The benefits of medical marijuana used to treat the intrusive effects of epilepsy received wide acclaim in recent years and since has spawned legislation nationwide advocating and decriminalizing medical marijuana. After using a strain of cannabis now called Charlotte’s Web to treat their young daughter’s severe epilepsy, the Figi family reported that her debilitating seizures decrease in frequency from 300 a week to just four a month. The effect was so dramatic that the strain was named after their daughter, Charlotte, and is now widely used to treat epilepsy. Charlotte Figi developed Dravet Syndrome (severe myoclonic epilepsy in infants) as […]

Though now legal the medical benefits of marijuana is still a hot topic. Most know that lighting up gives you a nice high, and often that energy to play a stellar set on Rock Band. Such a high is the result of the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) dominate sativa strain. But, there is a less prevalent cannabinoid gaining attention for its medicinal benefits. CBD (cannabidiol) abundant marijuana strains do not induce the psychoactive effects that THC filled strains do and is reversing the negative perceptions that the medical community at large has regarding the healing properties of marijuana. Found more prominently in […]

As MMJ strains evolve, so does market demand. Once thought of as a joke and an excuse to get high, extensive research into the medical benefits of marijuana is proving that a buzz isn’t the only thing you can get from that prized nug. Where there are two primary cannabinoids that make up marijuana, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannibidiol), those strains highest in THC fall in the sativa group and are favored more by recreational users. That said, the philosophical mind expanding high, which can also prompt a thorough vacuuming of your apartment, from THC does have a few medical […]

Four states already have legalized recreational marijuana; Colorado, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. According to Doug Mcintyre, CEO of 24/7 Wall Street, eleven states are next to legalize it for recreational use: Vermont, New York, California, Massachusetts, Nevada, Minnesota, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, Maine, and Delaware. These states are similar in that most of them already have legalized medical marijuana and have legislation in place for legalizing it recreationally. One more common factor among them is that they also have significantly reduced the fines and penalties associated with possessing a small amount of the substance. In Massachusetts, the maximum penalty for […]

Breaking down your nugs to fit into your bowl piece is the most tedious process of smoking marijuana. Patients with Parkinson’s disease have an especially hard time doing so and one thing that can make it easier is an herb grinder. Some people may view them as being too expensive for something they can do on their own. However, they are most definitely useful. Not only do they simplify the process of packing your bowl, but they can also provide you with free keef! There are three main types of grinders: one, two, and three compartment grinders. Grinders can save […]

When you first get your red card, which is purple in reality, you will be able to go into any medical dispensary in Colorado. The choices are endless, and it can be hard to know where to start. You need to find a shop that is not only close and convenient, but also one that offers the best member benefits. The quality and variety of the products they sell should also be considered when choosing the dispensary you’d like to be a member of. So what does being a “member” mean? Being a member of a dispensary means that you […]

Before signing up to become a member of a dispensary, you need to enjoy first-time buyer benefits in shops around the Springs. There are a few discount sites available on the internet such as leafbuyer that offer coupons of all sorts for first-time buyers and member pricing at various dispensaries. Not only will this help you narrow down which dispensary you would like to sign up with, but it will also save you a significant amount of money over the next year. Most dispensaries offer member pricing to non-members the first three times they come into their shop, and throw […]

If you suffer from back pain, hip pain, or other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis, cannabis infused topical creams and ointments can be lifesavers. Topicals are medicated with THC, CBD, and many other less known cannabinoids. They are used for localized relief of soreness, pain, and inflammation and commonly come in the form of lotions, balms, salves and oils. Topicals are often chosen by patients seeking the therapeutic benefits of marijuana without the high. Recent studies have shown that cannabis has anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. In other words, it can be effective for burns, rashes, skin […]

Edibles come in so many different shapes, consistencies, flavors, and potencies. Nowadays, when you walk into a dispensary, you can choose from cannabis-infused chocolates, drinks, gummies, hard candies, freshly baked treats and many more different types of edibles. However, ingesting cannabis is much different than smoking it. Edibles are dosed based on the amount of Cannabinoids present in the product. Your metabolism, the altitude, when and what you last ate, as well as the quantity you consumed are all factors that affect how your body will respond to ingesting marijuana. If this is your first time trying edibles, try a […]