Which cannabis-related question do you have?
What should the answer to that be?
We’re not here to tell you which answer is right or wrong. We’re here to let you know that we think the answer is probably, probably not. That’s because we think this and this are both right and right, but they don’t mean much of anything at all. And there are a lot of other ways to look at this.
We know that there are many different kinds of cannabis users, some who vape and others who smoke it; some enjoy it in coffee and others in tea; some like it in coffee or chocolate, and some like it as an anesthetic for certain types of pain, others enjoy vaping as a way to get their daily dose of THC; some like vaping as a way to relax while they work on their laptops, while others prefer vaping as recreation when they want a quick high.
And so on. Our job is to help you learn more about all these different kinds of cannabis users, with the goal that you will understand your own experience better and want more options when it comes time for you to choose between them.
The Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana has been an extremely polarizing topic for the past several years. For some, it’s a medical necessity and should be taken seriously. For others, it’s a recreational habit that doesn’t need to be repeated on a regular basis.
When I was in high school and college, we were told “Don’t do drugs!” And then we would see those who did with their friends, get into all sorts of trouble. When I started college and majored in psychology, there was a pretty solid “don’t do drugs” stance. There just wasn’t much to say about marijuana since it was illegal at the time and no one knew anything about its effects on people.
Fast forward a couple of decades and this issue is now out of control as recreational marijuana use is becoming so widespread in the world. 50 states have legalized it for medical purposes (and in some cases recreational purposes) and we are still struggling to figure out what the actual effects are when using it recreationally or medicinally.
I decided to take on this topic because I wanted something that was more educational than just throwing buzzwords around without any real research behind them (I don’t want to make bad information worse).
And also because I wanted something that would be more useful for my students (they will read this blog eventually), as well as my audience at conferences like MDMMIX-SYS2013:I am going to try to explain what I feel is the pros and cons of using medical marijuana both recreationally and medicinally. There are definitely very important differences between these two situations that have been largely ignored by most people who have written about this topic over the years.
The first thing you need to understand is: that while many people see smoking or vaping as being similar to smoking or vaping marijuana, they aren’t exactly the same things nor should they be treated as such when it comes to health effects (smoking or vaping).
Smoking most definitely harms your lungs — not unlike cigarette smoking — but unlike cigarettes, which cause cancer in your lungs, smoking marijuana does not cause cancer in your lungs (or any other body part for that matter). It may not kill you—but it does kill you—and sometimes quite painfully depending on how high you are going at the time—but that is simply because your body can no longer break down smoke efficiently so you absorb more tar than you normally would if you
Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana
Cannabis is a plant from the cannabis plant family Lamiaceae. It is also known as marijuana and hemp, as well as many other names. Cannabis is also referred to as hemp or industrial hemp because of its use in producing fiber for many different things, but marijuana is related to the cannabis plant (Cannabis Sativa) and must be grown with it. In fact, cannabis Sativa, or marijuana, can be grown with almost any plant, including a variety of trees.
Cannabis has been used in various forms for thousands of years in different parts of the world. It was used by Native American tribes in various rituals; it has also been used in religious ceremonies since ancient times, such as a holy day ceremony to ensure that all people always have enough food to eat and drink.It was officially recognized as a federally controlled substance at the time of its decriminalization.
In most countries around the world, cannabis is prohibited for personal use except for medical purposes. However, it has been legalized for recreational use (for example, recreational use in Canada) and medicinal purposes (for example, medical use). In the United States, it is only legal for medical purposes at present.
The effects caused by cannabis are generally not understood fully which causes several controversies about its safety and legality. Even though there are no clear studies about its effectiveness on health problems (including its side effects), there is some evidence that it can help treat chronic pain conditions such as cancer pain and chronic muscle pain.
There are various ways that patients can use cannabis including smoking or vaporizing it or ingesting oils or extracts through eating foods like salad dressings or cooking meals containing oil-based sprays like olive oil-based sprays.
It may also be smoked by using pipes made of materials like hashish resin that releases smoke when heated.
Most forms of cannabis are illegal under federal laws due to their involvement with illicit drug activity; however, they are still legal under state laws some states have legalized adult recreational use of cannabis entirely while others have made only limited decriminalization.
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicated that federal authorities will continue to prioritize prosecuting people who break either state or local laws regarding the possession and sale of cannabis within states where it is legal.
The amount used daily on average depends on many factors including growing conditions.
The Risks and Dangers of Medical Marijuana
I believe that the current trend towards legal recreational cannabis use within states is a mistake, particularly when it comes to the health and safety of its users.
When I first started using marijuana in 2011, I followed a number of other users and tried to avoid driving while high. After experiencing serious side effects from my first few times using it, I pushed as far away from driving as possible (at least until my car blew up).
Soon after, I heard about vaporizers, which allowed me to use marijuana without inhaling. In January 2016, we became the first shop in the United States to sell medical marijuana online.
While we are still learning how best to market our products to a potential medical marijuana patients, we’ve had numerous discussions with dispensary owners and medical professionals who share some of our thoughts. We’re confident that if you choose us as your preferred vendor, we can help you get a safe and effective product at a reasonable price and make sure you get what you want even if it’s not what you think you want.
Vaping vs. Smoking Medical Marijuana
One of the most popular questions we get asked is how one should make sense of medical marijuana dispensary near me. There are a few different kinds, but for the purposes of this post, we will be focusing on the medical marijuana dispensary “store” (rather than recreational).
The main difference between a dispensary and a regular store is that a dispensary is owned by a pharmacist — but that’s not what makes them different. In fact, they are not really different at all: they are just different outlets for the same product. So how do you know which one to go to?
Well, there are two types: those owned by pharmacists (most commonly) or by doctors (rarely). The difference between the two can actually be quite blurry: you get charged even if you buy something from the wrong pharmacy. More often than not, it’s a matter of deciding whether to see your doctor or your pharmacist first.
If you go to a dispensary that is run by a pharmacist, it means he knows what he’s talking about and will look out for your best interests. On the other hand, if you go to one run by doctors, well…that’s where you should be going because doctors have spent their lives studying medicine and know more about cannabis than any person I can think of outside of people who have spent decades in Afghanistan suffering through violence because they don’t like Obama or whatever.
A word on dispensaries vs pharmacies: pharmacies are regulated; dispensaries aren’t. That doesn’t mean they don’t have any rules as long as they follow them in good faith, they can avoid legal trouble with only minimal effort (they must obtain prospective patients’ consent before administering any cannabis products and must keep records). Most dispensaries also follow some form of a testing procedure before dispensing cannabis products and they require prospective patients who buy them to undergo some kind of medical examination before purchase (some still insist on urine testing though; some pharmacies still insist on blood testing too.)
Generally speaking though, pharmacies won’t take your money if it turns out that your ailment isn’t serious enough to warrant cannabis treatments or if anything adverse comes up during the treatment process (in other words: if you don’t feel well enough or if something unexpected happens after treatment, stop taking the medication!).
Conclusion
Marijuana and medical marijuana have been in the news lately, at least in the U.S. But that’s not the whole story…
Other than in a few states and countries, marijuana is largely illegal in most of the world. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have legal medical marijuana programs, but there are no legal recreational programs or decriminalization laws. The misconception that marijuana dispensary can be used for medical purposes is also widespread around the world…
But guess what? Marijuana is actually a lot safer than you might imagine! Even people who smoke pot every day say it’s easier on your lungs than cigarettes or alcohol, and studies show that weed doesn’t cause any more problems than any other drug (in fact, some studies show it can even be helping people with mental health problems!).
That should clear up any confusion you might have; if you want to avoid getting caught by authorities, keep your stash locked away in a safe place: that’s what Liability Insurance is for! And if you don’t want to get caught then use cannabis responsibly — it won’t do any harm!
