Showing posts with label Medical Marijuana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Medical Marijuana. Show all posts

Friday, 1 June 2012

Spectacular Effects of Marijuana

Marijuana is a five- leaf plant and the drug which is prepared with the help of this plant has been clinically named as cannabis. This drug has been classified under Schedule I drugs meaning that it cannot be prescribed by physicians until they have a legal license for doing so. Only the legally licensed marijuana doctors can prescribe this drug and similarly only those dispensaries which are legally authorized have the right to sell and distribute medical cannabis. The reason why so many precautions are taken for this drug is that there are some negative effects of marijuana including depression, hallucination, stimulation, over excitement etc. But as more and more research is going on this drug, the good facts about positive effects of marijuana are getting revealed.

One of the recent research shows that cannabis can help in slowing down the process of formation of plaque. It also helps in the prevention of this disease. One of the alarming positive effects of marijuana is that when this drug is smoked separately, that is, without tobacco or anything, it acts as a strong protection against lung cancer. One of the good effects of marijuana is that it also reduces the formation of certain proteins which are culpable for memory impairment. A research done in California has revealed some more advantageous effects of marijuana. It says that cannabis contains a chemical called cannabinol. This cannabinol is an effective chemical for the treatment of breast cancer.

Other positive effects of marijuana include benefits for the patients of AIDS. We all know that these patients go through an unbearable neuropathic pain. This neuropathic pain can be reduced with the help of smoking marijuana among these patients. The AIDS patients also complain about poor appetite problem. This problem can also be solved with the help of medical cannabis. The cannabis results in increased and improved appetite and this increased level of hunger is good for patients.

Monday, 28 May 2012

Why You Should Read Marijuana News?

By the sheer mention of the word “medical cannabis” you can make many heads turn around you if you are in a place like America. The reason is that medical cannabis is a very controversial and hot issue. And here itself lies the answer that why anyone should read marijuana news. As a responsible and knowledgeable citizen you should be well aware of the details of any important ongoing issue in your country.

On the other hand, the current and potential medical cannabis patients should definitely explore the immense advantages of keeping themselves updated. The current marijuana news provides information on any new changes related to cannabis that have taken place anywhere. If any amendments are done in any cannabis law of any place, the marijuana news will tell you everything about it. For good quality marijuana news one can check out different types of magazines or journals. If you do not have much time to search for physical magazines you can always spend some time on net as there are many online marijuana magazines which provide high quality content and information related to medical cannabis. 

If you are an existing or prospective patient of cannabis, there is no doubt that you should always stay in touch with the latest marijuana news as it will help you to fetch relevant and updated information. Good quality journals or publications will cover every type of topic related to marijuana, be it a political issue, an act of activism or issues related to policy or legalization. Sometimes such information can help you get some useful and significant tips which could be difficult to find otherwise. With the help of some useful pieces of information you can help those who are on therapeutic treatment of cannabis. If you are looking for some latest, useful and topnotch quality marijuana news, you can always check out the one-stop online destination for medical cannabis called kushmagazine.com. Kush is medical cannabis industry’s pioneer print and online magazine which covers all important issues related to this soft drug.

Friday, 25 May 2012

Marijuana Magazines – Do They Really Make Some Sense?

Books are the best friends of people and that’s the reason why those who love reading are always on a look out for something that can provide them with unique knowledge and information. Marijuana magazines are fast gaining popularity not only among the patients but also among those who want to know about something new and useful. The ease and convenience which internet provides to its users has resulted in numerous readers who are in search of reading some good cannabis material online. So do such articles or publications really make some sense? Of course they do! Let us dig a little deeper to find out what these marijuana magazines keep in their store for all their readers.


The good marijuana magazines cater to all the informational needs of patients who are taking cannabis as a part of their medical treatment. These periodicals provide information on all recent news which is associated with this drug. The patients can stay in touch with the recent news by reading such write ups. The list and details of authentic and legal medical marijuana dispensaries also find a good place in the marijuana magazines. Such periodicals also publish each and everything about the medical cannabis lifestyle and needless to say how patients can benefit themselves from such information.   


The reputed marijuana magazines also discuss the political and legal rights of patients who are on treatment of cannabis. They also cover the entertaining as well as informative cultural events which are organized by different cannabis communities. Some online versions also allow the readers to share their personal opinions and experiences and the same accounts of experience can prove lucrative for other readers.  Moreover, one can also find interesting and useful recipes of medical cannabis inculcated edibles. So be it doctors, dispensaries, news, events, recipes or anything else that you are looking for enhancing your knowledge on marijuana, grab some quality marijuana magazines and start reading today!

Friday, 20 January 2012

The Legal Way of Applying for a Medical Marijuana Card

Are you a patient who really need medical marijuana for the treatment some life-threatening disease? Is medical marijuana legalized in your state? If yes, this article will help in getting the compulsory medical marijuana card so that you get the medical marijuana treatment in accordance to the medical marijuana laws of your state. Following are tips to help you in getting a legal medical marijuana card.

First of all, you must consult a licensed doctor of your state. In order to get eligible for the medical marijuana treatment, you must be suffering from a chronic, life-threatening, and severe or specific type of disease that can be only cured by medical marijuana. Upon consultation, the licensed doctor will first diagnose your medical condition and then he or she will give you a recommendation that you medical condition can be improved by medical marijuana while mentioning the reasons for which you are eligible for medical marijuana treatment.   For this, the he or she will have to fill up a form that will authenticate the requirement of the recommendation of medical marijuana treatment. Now, you need to submit this form to the concerned health department of your state that handles all such matters.

As medical marijuana is still classified as Schedule I drug under the federal laws, a doctor can’t prescribe and because pharmacies only dispense medicines that are prescribed by doctors, you can’t buy medical marijuana from a commercial establishment. Each of the 16 States has its own medical marijuana laws in addition to their own medical marijuana dispensaries.

After getting all required medical documents, you can apply medical marijuana card. Every medical marijuana laws will require you to deposit a registration fee in addition to your identity proof and age proof such as your driving license, social security card etc.

Once you get your Medical Marijuana Card, you are responsible to use medical marijuana for the sole purpose of your own personal medicinal use. If you live in the State of California, the medical marijuana laws of the state allow you to grow your own marijuana. If you live in other medical marijuana states of U.S., it is strictly against laws and you need to buy from a licensed medical marijuana dispensary.

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Handy Information on Medical Marijuana Laws

Medical marijuana is legalized in many countries of the world such as Germany, Canada, Spain, Italy, Finland, Israel, Austria and Netherlands.  Although this natural drug is classified as Schedule I drug under the federal laws of United Sates, however, 16 States of U.S have recognized the medicinal value of marijuana and passed medical marijuana laws in order to control and regulate its distribution in their states and help those patients who actually need this medicine to enhance their medical conditions.   

However, before using medical marijuana, you must apply for a medical marijuana card. Moreover, you must be suffering from a chronic or life-threatening disease in order to become eligible for medical marijuana treatment. It is worth mentioning that not all the diseases require you to have a medical marijuana treatment. Moreover, you must have a written recommendation from a licensed doctor of your state. In this recommendation, the doctor will write down the reasons for which you need medical marijuana treatment along with his or her signature.  Once you get all the required medical documents, the medical marijuana laws of your state will also require you to apply for a medical marijuana card from the concerned health department of your own state. 

If you want to start up a medical marijuana dispensary in your state, you need to register your business as non-profit.  Although, the medical marijuana laws of Colorado don’t require you to do so but you need to present the required legal documents upon application. All medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed to dispense the medicine only to those patients who hold the medical marijuana card and to their registered caregivers.  If any certain medical marijuana state don’t follow the medical marijuana laws of its state, its operations will be considered illegal and may be punished by law if proven guilty. It is worth mentioning that medical marijuana dispensaries of Colorado in addition to other medical marijuana states don’t accept medical marijuana cards from other states. So make sure, you are using medical marijuana only with the parameters of your own state.

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

How to Buy Legal Medical Marijuana?

So your doctor has recommended you the medical marijuana treatment and you have got your legal medical marijuana card. Now what to do next? Well, it is the time to find an authentic medical marijuana dispensary from where you can buy legal medical marijuana. Depending on your respective State Laws, medical marijuana can be purchased from government approved or licensed medical marijuana dispensaries. While each medical marijuana dispensary has its own set up, here are some basic tips that will help you in buying legal medical marijuana for your treatment.

First of all, you must find all medical marijuana dispensaries in your locality. For this, you can visit KushMagazine.com – A leading online magazine online resource for information and news about the medical marijuana industry. This online marijuana magazine also provides listings of medical marijuana dispensaries in the U.S.A. Once you have found all medical marijuana dispensaries in your area, it is the time to research more information about each and every dispensary by their specific names. If you don’t know the name of a particular marijuana dispensary, you can simply search “Name Your City + Medical Marijuana Dispensary Reviews” or “Best Medical Marijuana Dispensaries + Name of your City” in the Google to find some useful patient reviews. On the basis of this information, just restrict your options to top 3 medical marijuana dispensaries near or in your city to buy legal medical marijuana for your treatment. 

Now visit all 3 medical marijuana dispensaries personally, see their general atmosphere and layout and choose the one which has the most professional clinical environment.

Important:  Don’t forget to confirm their authenticity by asking them to show you their state license for selling medical marijuana.  

Friday, 25 November 2011

Information about Medical Marijuana Treatment

Medicinal value of marijuana is very controversial since many years. While some people favor the medical marijuana treatment, many others are still against it. However, it has been proved that medical marijuana is quite effective in the treatment of headaches, muscle pain, nausea and many other severe diseases like AIDS, Cancer, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

In the United States, medical marijuana treatment has become quite popular these days. There are sixteen states in USA that have legalized medical marijuana: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Washington D.C.

If you live in a state where medical marijuana is legalized, you must have the knowledge of medical marijuana laws. In order to get a legal medical marijuana treatment, you must find a licensed doctor who can recommend you the medical marijuana treatment. If you don’t know how to get a medical marijuana card, this article will help you a lot.

In order to get a legal medical marijuana card, you have to contact a doctor or a medical marijuana card registration service. Nonetheless, you must ensure that your doctor and medical marijuana card registration service are licensed by the government in order to prevent yourself from any legal controversies or penalties. You must ensure that your medical marijuana card is legal and authorized by your state government.

There are many fake medical marijuana card registration companies who put patients in serious troubles and legal complexities. Hence, confirming their legality or authenticity is very important. In case, you find a medical marijuana card registration service that offer on phone recommendations, you should know that they are illegal and you should keep away from these services. Always remember that a legal medical marijuana card registration service will have licensed doctors who will first conduct your medical examination to ensure your eligibility for medical marijuana treatment. They will ask for your driving license, age proof and other medical documents as well. Although, this require some time and efforts but this is the only way to get a legal medical marijuana treatment and prevent any legal complexities or arrests!

Once you have got your medical marijuana card, it is the time to visit a licensed medical marijuana dispensary, get your medicine and last find a caregiver who will help you in getting the legal medical marijuana treatment.