By Madsen Lake
More than 30 states in the US have legalized medical marijuana. This means that cannabis can be prescribed for certain conditions. In every state, patients must apply for a medical marijuana card. Once the card is issued, patients can either rely on medical marijuana delivery service, or can go to a licensed dispensary in person, to get their supplies. In this post, we are sharing more on medical marijuana with aspects worth knowing.
Getting themedical marijuana card
There are state laws, but applying for medical marijuana card is easy, as long as the patient is diagnosed by a physician, or certified medical doctor. Medical cannabis can be recommended to patients suffering from conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain and muscle spasms, and Parkinson’s Disease.
Finding a cannabis dispensary
To get access to medical cannabis, you need the card, following which you can go to state-licensed dispensaries. There are budtenders who can guide on the kind of cannabis product that may work best for a patient. First-time patients should let budtenders know, so that the help is more extensive.
Knowing cannabis flowers
There are three kinds of cannabis strains in the market – Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid. Most flowers or buds are now hybrids, and can be either Sativa or Indica-dominant. Sativa cannabis strains are more energizing and mood-boosting in nature, while Indica-dominant strains are best reserved for nighttime use, for better sleep.
Other options
If smoking and vaping are not your options, go for cannabis edibles, which come in a wide range of options. From cookies and brownies, to gummies, chocolates and other baked products, there are many choices. Keep in mind cannabis edibles take considerable time to take effect, often as long as 90 minutes, so go slow, especially if this is your first time with medical cannabis. There are also topicals and concentrates. Concentrates contain a large amount of THC, and often terpenes and flavonoids, which add to the flavor and effects. New users should stick to topicals, edibles or flowers.
Final word
Don’t forget to ask questions if you want to know more about medical cannabis. Used as recommended, you may be able to manage mood and physical conditions like chronic pain better. The best advice for beginners would be to start slow, see how cannabis works on your body, and increase the dosage, only if needed. Your doctor will give some guidelines on the dosage, so make sure to follow the same.
