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10 Types Of Marijuana That Will Make You Feel More Peaceful

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10 Types Of Marijuana That Will Make You Feel More Peaceful

Life can get stressful, and the weight of work and responsibilities can bring you down. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one, which is why we’ve compiled this handy list of different types of marijuana that create a peaceful vibe and help you deal with all the stress.

Know that there are multiple ways to consume marijuana, you can eat or drink it, rub it into your skin, vape, smoke and much more. Ask the budtenders at your local dispensary which products have the strains listed and then pick how you want to put it into your body.

Need help finding a dispensary? We got you. Just visit our directory.

So now, sit back, relax, and let these 10 different types of marijuana take you to a peaceful state of mind:

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PVC OG

This type of marijuana was developed to provide focus for people who need it, without compromising any of their productivity, which is a common side effect for most medications that fight off anxiety and stress.  

Juliet

Juliet is a sativa dominant hybrid with a sweet berry aroma that uplifts your mind and body, giving your brain the necessary energy to focus, inducing a happy and calm high. It also sharpens your senses in a comfortable psychoactive experience, which is a fancy way of saying that Juliet is GREAT for social situations. Isn’t that amazing? 

Green Python

Aside from having a super badass name, Green Python is full bodied and produces a different range of effects that mainly succeed in getting your cerebral juices flowing and facilitating entrance into the ultimate state of chill.

White Fire Alien OG

This type of marijuana has a delicious lemony flavor that takes you to a full body high, removing all forms of pain, anxiety and tension. There’s no better way to cap off a stressful day of work than with some of this White Fire Alien magic.

Brooklyn Mango

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Like its name suggests, this hybrid strain mixes great things: fruity and tropical flavors with a diesel and stronger kick, giving your body a feeling of relaxation, and gifting your brain with a surge of power.

Frosted Freak

With citrusy and pine mint flavors this herb delivers powerful results that show themselves in several ways, like increasing your appetite, relaxing your muscles and calming down your nerves.

Madzilla

This monster indica strain carries a sweet pine aroma and an earthy taste that will relax muscle pains and relieve physical stress in no time. 

The Grunk

This type of marijuana has a sweet aroma with a nice skunky feel that creates a delicious burst of grape flavors when you exhale. The Grunk relieves body pain and lifts mental anxiety, giving your body the best and most loving treatment.

Maui Pineapple Chunk

Like its name indicates, this hybrid has sweet and sour flavors of the island where it comes from, taking your head far far away from stress.

Super Jack

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This sativa blend has a spicy and great aroma that will definitely spark up your creativity and lift up you energy, all the while calming your anxiety and giving you strength to power through the day.  

 

Your First Visit To a Marijuana Dispensary Explained By A Drag Queen

Terry Hacienda
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Your First Visit To a Marijuana Dispensary Explained By A Drag Queen

Have a state that is just legalized weed?  Or just canna curious or a canna newbie?  Want to learn how to consume without smoking?  Let us explain how to purchase legal weed on your first visit to a marijuana dispensary.

The first visit doesn’t have to be scary.  This video will not only provide laughs, but give you the skills to to confidential go to a dispensary and make a purchase!

 

Starring Brian Peters/aka Mama Tits. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook
Video by Thor Radford/Radford Creative

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has seen a significant shift in its legal status in recent years. All of Canada and parts of  the United States has seen growing legalizing both medical and recreational use.

This change in legislation has led to the emergence of marijuana dispensaries, where individuals can legally purchase cannabis products. Here is an overview of what marijuana dispensaries are and how many exist in the US and Canada.

What are Marijuana Dispensaries?

Marijuana dispensaries are establishments that are authorized to sell cannabis products to consumers. These dispensaries can vary in their offerings, ranging from medical marijuana dispensaries that cater to patients with specific medical conditions to recreational dispensaries that serve individuals looking to use cannabis for non-medical purposes. 

These establishments provide a regulated and legal means for individuals to access cannabis products.  The number of legal dispensaries in the US is constantly changing.

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In 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide.  Since then, the number of marijuana dispensaries in Canada has grown steadily. According to Health Canada, as of July 2023, there are over 1,200 authorized cannabis retailers across the country

Vegas Weed Museum Will Feature Hunter S. Thompson

Brendan Bures
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Vegas Weed Museum Will Feature Hunter S. Thompson

While casino power players in Las Vegas continue opposing cannabis in Sin City every chance they get, the rest of the town appears earnest to embrace the plant. In fact, Las Vegas is home to Cannabition, an immersive marijuana-themed art museum touted as the first of its kind. They unveiled its first major exhibit this week and it doesn’t disappoint, though, it might inspire some old-school fear and loathing. Yes, the Vegas weed museum will feature Hunter S. Thompson, the icon marijuanja figure.

Hunter S. Thompson’s iconic 1973 Chevrolet Caprice “Red Shark” convertible arrived in Vegas ahead of Cannabition’s opening later this month. Referenced in Thompson’s landmark book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas he’d “rented off a lot on the Sunset Strip,” the car became a symbol of the gonzo journalist’s rebellious spirit and brash attitude.

Two decades following the release of the book, Thompson’s close friend bought him his own “Red Shark” to cruise around in. Before being donated to Cannabition by Thompson’s widow, Anita Thompson, the car had been parked at Owl Farm, his gonzo compound in Woody Creek, Colorado where the journalist lived from 1969 until his death. Thompson’s personal “Red Shark” also appeared in the film adaption of Fear and Loathing, which starred Johnny Depp as Thompson.

“I continue Hunter’s work by bringing awareness of marijuana laws that target minorities and destroy families all over this country for possession of this plant,” Anita told Forbes. “The ‘Red Shark’ is a symbol of our journey together as active citizens to stop putting responsible smokers in jail. Cannabition is also doing this work in a way that is fun and informative for guests.”

Never-before-seen photos and home videos will also appear alongside the exhibit. The “Red Shark” will be just one of the more than 20 “unique monumental art pieces” displayed in Cannabition. Visitors to the art museum will also witness “the world’s largest bong, a nine-foot-tall 420 installation and a slide that ends into a pool of foam ‘nugs’,” according to Forbes.

“Cannabition was born out of a natural progression of dedicated work to become an innovator of socialized cannabis. But since that’s not a reality yet, this idea was the next best opportunity to give visitors to the tourism capital of the world,” Cannabition Founder JJ Walker told Forbes. “We want to open the minds of the curious and pay homage to the plant and people who have redefined its role in society. Our hope is to inspire a new era of cannabis enthusiasts and experiences.”

Lyft Offers $50K Of Ride Credit As First Dispensaries Prepare To Open In Massachusetts

Amy Hansen
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Lyft Offers $50K Of Ride Credit As First Dispensaries Prepare To Open In Massachusetts

In an effort to help curb impaired driving in Massachusetts, Lyft is teaming up with the state’s Chiefs of Police Association and Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition to promote sobriety behind the wheel.

It’s part of a larger campaign by the state to warn people about the potentially fatal dangers of driving while high, now that recreational weed is legal in Massachusetts. The state’s “drive sober” push includes this PSA:

Says Lyft, “With recreational marijuana dispensaries opening in Massachusetts, we’re doing our part to combat intoxicated driving by committing $50,000 in ride credit to people in Massachusetts who pledge not to drive intoxicated.”

Anyone who pledges on social media to not drive high will receive $4.20 in fare credits.

“Impaired drivers risk irreparable harm to both themselves and those they share the road with. As recreational marijuana dispensaries open in Massachusetts, remember to plan ahead before consuming cannabis. Lyft is a great way to get a responsible ride home,” said Chief Mark Leahy, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association.

Law enforcement officials are reportedly still trying to figure out how to test for people’s impairment level. And according to WBUR, last year, the state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled field sobriety tests can’t be used to determine if someone is high or not.

Major Richard Ball, a commanding officer with Massachusetts State Police, told WBUR that for now, it’s important that people are educated enough to not get behind the wheel.

“We’ll do the best we can to make sure that we follow the protocols that we’re supposed to follow,” he said. “But we’re trying to get the message out to say: ‘Understand that you can’t smoke a joint and jump in your car and drive.’ It’s illegal and it’s dangerous.”

DEA Jeopardizing Marijuana-Related Veteran PTSD Studies

Brendan Bures
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DEA Jeopardizing Marijuana-Related Veteran PTSD Studies

Cannabis researchers need product to conduct their research. That sentiment might seem obvious, but don’t tell the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Back in the final months of Barack Obama’s presidency, they announced it would license more growers to supply marijuana for scientific research. Of course turns out the DEA jeopardizing marijuana-related veteran PTSD studies, sentencing the Americans who served to a longer time of hell from the ailment.

More than two years have passed, and scientists are still waiting on the DEA to issue those licenses. Dr. Sue Sisley is acting as principal investigator for a landmark study on the effects marijuana has on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Along with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, Sisley fought for years to attain federal approval to begin the study.

Sisley and her team’s research have been underway for a year now, but their development could be in jeopardy, thank to bureaucratic roadblocks.

“Until the DEA licenses other growers for research, we’ll continue to be stuck in limbo, not able to do what the medical community has been demanding,” Sisley told Stars and Stripes.

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse – the only federally approved source for marijuana – is providing marijuana for the study now. However, NIDA, a government research institute, is allowed only to provide marijuana for academic research, not commercial sales, which would be necessary for the next phase of the study, said Brad Burge, communications director for MAPS.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires Phase 3 trials to be conducted with the same product that would be commercially available if the trials proved marijuana safely and effectively treated PTSD.

According to Sisley, there’s really no “study drug” to conduct Phase 3 trials for marijuana-related research. Last week eight Senators, five Democrats and three Republicans, sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions asking to finalize their decision on the licenses. The Senators added in the letter they knew 26 applications had been filed. They asked for a decision by Aug. 10, which has now passed and still no word.

“Our nation’s need for meaningful, federally sanctioned research is critical,” the Senators wrote in the letter. “Research and medical communities should have access to research-grade materials to answer questions around marijuana’s efficacy and potential impacts, both positive and adverse. Finalizing the review of applications for marijuana manufacturing will assist in doing just that.”

Woman Fired For Consuming Cannabis After Work Is Not Going Down Without A Fight

Nicole Skrobin
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Woman Fired For Consuming Cannabis After Work Is Not Going Down Without A Fight

Do you know how many people consume cannabis in the United States? Although the cannabis plant isn’t federally legal here, it’s medically and/or recreationally legal in select states. According to 2017 findings, there are close to 40 million cannabis consumers in North America, which equates to about 22 percent of all worldwide cannabis users. Out of the U.S. states that have recreationally legalized cannabis, Massachusetts is one of them. Although cannabis can be legally consumed for recreational purposes in Massachusetts, this is not to say that state employers won’t fire their employees for this personal choice. Bernadette Coughlin is one individual who lost her job because she tested positive for cannabis on a drug test after she had a work accident.

Background Of Bernadette Coughlin’s Work Accident And Lost Job

Bernadette Coughlin is a 55-year-old woman who occasionally consumes cannabis in her free time, which is perfectly legal in Massachusetts. One day at work, Coughlin experienced a fall in the hospital kitchen where she worked day in and day out. After her fall, Coughlin’s employer required her to take a drug test, which then led to Coughlin getting fired this past May. Since Coughlin’s drug test revealed that cannabis was in her system, her employer wasn’t willing to reason with her even though she consumed cannabis after her work shift ended.

On the other hand, if Coughlin decided to consume another drug like alcohol or tobacco, the story would end very differently. Unfortunately, as a result of the fall Coughlin experienced at work, she broke her arm, and she had to undergo physical therapy. The termination from her job was life-altering to say the least, especially because Coughlin lost both her benefits and her salary.

Initially, Coughlin thought she’d continue her job at Sodexo hospital until she retired. However, life had different plans for her. Now, Coughlin has embarked on the job hunt, and she’s a bi tuneasy and anxious about the employer who will hire her next, which is what most of us would probably feel like if we were in her position.

Coughlin’s Continuing Fight Against Her Employer—Sodexo

Moreover, after Coughlin was fired, she fought back by persistently pleading with Massachusetts lawmakers to fix the state’s issue with their cannabis laws. Even though cannabis usage is legal in Massachusetts, numerous employers in the state and other states have severe rules in place regarding cannabis consumption. Coughlin’s fight didn’t stop there though. For example, she and her husband spent time flooding state official’s offices with numerous emails and phone calls.

In addition, currently, Coughlin has a pending arbitration claim against Sodexo, which is the multinational corporation she worked for. According to Coughlin’s lawyer, her case is partially centered on whether Sodexo violated her privacy via drug-testing her an entire week after her fall. Also, there was no evidence that indicated Coughlin being impaired while on the job.

Then, on Tuesday, July 3, Coughlin and her husband met up with Steve Hoffman, chairman of Massachusetts’s Cannabis Control Commission. Hoffman expressed that he feels bad for the situation Coughlin is in. Unfortunately, though, under Massachusetts law, employers have the right to restrict recreational cannabis usage. Hoffman also went on to mention that protections for employees is a key aspect that Massachusetts legislature should consider moving forward.

Other Individuals Who Were Also Fired For Cannabis Consumption

Sadly, Coughlin isn’t the only person who was fired due to her personal choice of legally consuming cannabis. For example, in 2010, a Colorado customer service employee who worked for a satellite TV provider was fired from his job after testing positive for cannabis. However, he possessed a state registered medical cannabis card, and he was still fired. Then, in 2015, an Oregon television anchor was fired based on similar circumstances.

Although Massachusetts state laws provide some employee protections for individuals who are medical cannabis cardholders, this didn’t do any good for Bernadette Coughlin.

Attempted Bills To Fix This Issue

On another note, there are several people in office who are motivated to help people like Coughlin and others with similar situations. For example, state Senator, Barbara L’Italien mentioned that it’s essential for lawmakers to figure out a solution to this issue. She went even further by pushing for an amendment to be added onto an opioid bill. If it passed, it would’ve given legal protections to individuals like Coughlin and others who were in similar situations. Unfortunately, though, the amendment that L’Italien proposed didn’t pass through the stages it needed to.

However, a bipartisan bill is in the works, and specifically in the House of Representatives. The bill would forbid federal agencies from refuting or terminating civil servant employees in U.S. states where cannabis has been legalized. However, this bipartisan bill would only provide protections for federal employees. Not only is this ironic because cannabis is a federally illegal substance, but it’s also unfair and unequal.

Aside from this bill, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Corey Gardner worked together to introduce a bill that would force the U.S. federal government to respect and honor state cannabis laws. However, both the bipartisan and non-bipartisan bills wouldn’t completely protect individuals like Coughlin.

Coughlin’s Workers’ Compensation Claim

Originally, Coughlin thought Sodexo would challenge her workers’ compensation claim. However, after a Boston Globe story was released about this situation back in June, Coughlin received a check. This means that workers’ compensation will cover a portion of Coughlin’s lost wages and medical costs due to her fall. With time, Coughlin will most likely get a new job offer, especially due to the experience she has. But, it may be a while before she gets herself back to where she was before her fall.

What would you do if you were in Bernadette Coughlin’s situation? Would you fight back too and stand up for your rights? Let us know in the comments.

Meme Of The Week: Kim Kardashian In Her Underwear Can Be Photoshopped Into Any Scenario

Maria Loreto
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Meme Of The Week: Kim Kardashian In Her Underwear Can Be Photoshopped Into Any Scenario

Nothing rattles and unites the internet more than a Kim Kardashian meme. Her crying memes are always welcome and can be used for a variety of situations. There was also the time earlier this year when, for some reason, people decided to photoshop Kim into a really large and fit version of herself known as Gym Kardashian or Swole Kim. It was amazing.

Now, thanks to an image uploaded to Kim’s Instagram account, people from all over the internet have united once more and created a new meme where she’s seen doing all sorts of activities while wearing her underwear and shoes. She’s also striking the world’s most awkward pose.

The picture above is an advertisement for Kanye’s new shoes. Despite the fact that the shoes are really famous and make an appearance in the image, what struck a chord with people is the fact that Kim is in her underwear, that she’s in bed, and that she also has this pose that’s completely unrelated to the freaking shoes. Who came up with this strange idea that’s begging to be memed forever?

With the most embarrassing memes comes the opportunity to display tons of creativity, and that’s what the internet did. Below, you’ll see Kim partaking in dozens of different activities that include running a marathon, spending some time with the toys from Toy Story, playing Twister, and more. Check it out:

Congressman Attempts To End Marijuana Testing For Federal Employees

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Congressman Attempts To End Marijuana Testing For Federal Employees

Since the majority of Congress seems hell-bent on rotting on Capitol Hill before ever legalizing marijuana at the federal level, the pro-pot lawmakers that make up this political sideshow and dumb circus are being forced to try and make changes to national drug policy a baby step at a time. The most recent attempt comes in the form of legislation designed to prevent federal agencies from testing employees for marijuana.

The “Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under States Laws Act,” which was introduced by Representatives Charlie Crist of Florida and Drew Ferguson of Georgia, is intended to prevent military veterans who use marijuana for medicinal purposes from being rejected from federal employment based solely on a positive result for THC. A clean test for marijuana and other drugs is a “condition of employment” with the federal government since the implementation of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program.

But this decades old rule has prevented some of those who serve our country from being considered for gainful employment. The federal government is one of the leading job providers for the veteran community. And with more of these men and women turning to medical marijuana to combat conditions ranging from PTSD to chronic pain, more will likely find themselves rejected based on their medicine of choice.

“Medical marijuana is an issue of compassion, and in the veterans’ community, access is even more important as more and more veterans are turning to cannabis to address chronic pain and PTSD. At the same time, the federal government is the largest employer of veterans; however, private cannabis use even in states that have legalized medical marijuana is prohibited in these positions,” Representative Crist told those in attendance of a press conference. “Our bipartisan bill would protect federal employment for those in compliance with their state’s cannabis laws. Because our veterans shouldn’t have to choose between treatment options or job opportunities.”

If the bill goes the distance, which is highly unlikely, veterans “whose residence is in a State where that individual’s private use of marijuana is not prohibited, who is tested under a drug testing program of any Executive agency without probable cause to believe that the individual is under the influence of marijuana… and, in the case of an individual whose use of marijuana was for medical purposes, who is able to provide documentation attesting to the lawful nature of such use under the law of the State, may not, based solely on such positive test, be denied employment at an Executive agency.”

The bill has been sent to the U.S House Committee on Oversight and Government for consideration.

Why Is Legalized Cannabis In California Not Meeting Expectations?

Mary Schumacher
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Why Is Legalized Cannabis In California Not Meeting Expectations?

California’s legal adult use market is around eight months old. With California being the fifth largest economy in the world, revenue predictions were set proportionately high, but unfortunately, if first quarter numbers are any indication, they’re not going to be met. In fact, right now sales are hovering right around 50 percent under forecast.

Eaze just published a report titled, “The High Cost of Illegal Cannabis.” In it, they found that while people generally want to buy their cannabis legally, the high prices and taxes are keeping a good deal of them in the black market. All results from the report were based on responses from nearly 1,500 cannabis consumers.

What Eaze found was that a 5 percent decrease in state taxes on cannabis would bring 23 percent of the population currently scoring from the illicit market into the legal one. The Fresh Toast asked Eaze Head of Policy Research, Peter Gigante, who they really wanted to have paying attention to these statistics and why.

“We know policymakers will continue to work in support of a legal, sustainable cannabis industry and we hope this Eaze Insights report will highlight avenues for them to do so,” Gigante explained, “California regulations that lead to high cost, highly taxed products deter many consumers from the legal cannabis market. Even a small decrease in the current tax rate could have a major impact on the long term survival of legal retailers.”

It may seem like a small percentage, but the results of the study were clear that nearly 1 in 4 people who currently buy outside of the legal market would switch over to buying from dispensaries with the 5 percent decrease. And if the decrease meant the increase that the Insights report suggests, then despite the drop, more tax revenue, and revenue period, would be coming in.

A problem that also arises from the black market is that anyone going there to obtain more affordable weed is thus missing out on their product being tested for pesticides, molds and other contaminants. But what does one say to the people who insist that, well, we’ve been smoking it for X amount of years now without lab testing, why make it a priority now?

Gigante looked at the question optimistically, “As the industry continues to grow in size and sophistication, consumers increasingly see cannabis products the same as any other consumer goods. Consumers evaluate based on the same standards and expect the highest quality for the lowest price, as they would for any other product.”

So in other words, pot is becoming a common commodity and as Eaze pointed out, their biggest takeaway from conducting the report was, “the rapid rate at which the normalization of cannabis continues. Cannabis consumers have long been interested in factors like price, safe access, quality and convenience, but our research also shows the wellness component is a new major factor. This is where the legal market can compete with the illicit market, as long as we create an environment where legal retailers are able to survive.”

And that’s the real deal. Retailers, compassionate care facilities, growers, distributors and bud tenders alike, all need to thrive in order to make this industry one that continues to provide an ever growing job market, with opportunities to advance and to literally grow – not to mention create tax revenue to be used for our schools, peace officers and social programs. Right now California cannabis sales may be slower than predicted, but as the right changes are put gently in place, hope flies high.

The Rewards Of Becoming A Cannabis Doctor

Mary Schumacher
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The Rewards Of Becoming A Cannabis Doctor

Even as cannabis has come up through the ranks of medicinal use since the 1990s in current times — and truly long, long before as well — it is not yet a focal point in most med schools’ curriculums. This is likely part of the cause of why many primary care physicians are not inclined to discuss marijuana treatment options with their patients.

As more and more states legalize and as we learn about the health benefits that exist within the cannabis plant, the need for doctors who focus on cannabis based treatments is rising quickly. Not only so that patients can get their recommendations to obtain cannabis, but because people look to their doctors for medical guidance and need useful information.

Physicians should remember this: An obstacle that arises is pot’s Schedule I status. It means that research in the U.S. is limited and thus studying the cannabis plant becomes tedious, far from impossible, but still requires a lot of good research. But as a doctor, you’re used to studying, right? So what else is required to become a THC PhD?

Networking is the key in the lock of information as to what it really entails to become a medical marijuana focused physician. Find doctors who have already gone done that route, talk to new cannabis doctors and ones with established practices. Talk to doctors whose primary focus is marijuana and ones who also are simply willing to talk about cannabis like any other treatment option. And especially, talk to your patients, they want to talk to you.

Compassion is the biggest requirement to becoming a pot doc and is also one of its biggest rewards. Watching a person who hasn’t been able to put on weight start to eat is a miracle. Veterans leave opiates behind; children cease or slow severe seizure disorder, chemotherapy patients feel a whole lot better and seniors reap benefits from arthritis to sleep disorders to Alzheimer’s. Plus, the lack of harmful side effects leaves no murky area in which to reconsider your advice.

Treating someone and seeing them benefit from a plant, which does have the side effect of uplifting to the spirit, is a reward in itself. Find out what requirements are necessary in your state to become certified to recommend cannabis to your patients. There are a few steps, but the reach of your care will be multiplied 10-fold by the addition of medical cannabis to your physician’s store of treatment options.

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