4 Things to Learn Before Applying For a Cannabis Card

 

Cannabis is gaining popularity for its potential as a therapeutic and medical herb. Many people are opting medicinal marijuana as an alternative to prescription drugs. Cannabis is commonly used for managing pain, anxiety, insomnia and stimulating the mood.

Cannabis is legal for medical use in 33 states, many states like California allows its citizens to use cannabis both for medical and recreational purposes. Through a medical card you can legally avail its benefits.

  

Although qualifying conditions for using medicinal cannabis vary from state to state. If you are going through any medical illness and other medications are not very effective on it, then you can get in touch with an MMJ doctor to know if cannabis could be helpful in your case. If you are living in California, you can visit a medical cannabis clinic in Sacramento or LA for your 420 evaluations.

However before applying for a medical card you need to learn a few things to get a better idea, 

Cannabis Laws Could be Different in Different States

Every state where cannabis is legal has their set of rules for medical use. Some states allow only CBD based medications to be used for medical usage, while some states allow both THC and CBD products.

In these states you can use cannabis for medical use through a cannabis card. Even some  states allow medical users who have a MMJ card to grow 6-12 plants to plants. While some states have limitations based on mature and immature cannabis plants. It's a good idea to get familiar with the state policies before beginning the program.

Qualifying Conditions For Medical Marijuana Vary From State to State

Cannabis laws don't allow everyone with a medical condition to use it for medical purposes. Neither one rule fit for all the states. Some states allow medical cannabis for anxiety and pain, while others allow it for severe issues like nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients and malnutrition in AIDS patients. 

Although your physician will guide you regarding the optimal cannabis dosage, best suited to your condition. As a general guideline you should learn that CBD is a non intoxicating ingredient of cannabis and THC causes psychoactive effects. People with social anxiety issues should avoid THC.

There Are Several Ways of Consuming Cannabis Other Than Smoking

Cannabis can be consumed in many ways, though many people relate consuming cannabis as smoking a joint or pipe. In fact for medical purposes, smoking is not the preferred way. Cannabis edibles are great for insomnia patients due to their long lasting effects. Tinctures are quick acting and well suited for anxiety.

Cannabis topicals or bams can be used as a pain relieving ointment. It can be applied directly to the affected part.

Potency Diminishes if Poorly Stored

After you have bought your favourite cannabis strain, you need to store them properly to keep them fresh. As soon as you pluck the cannabis flower, it starts degrading in its flavor. Natural terpenes present in cannabis plants are responsible for its smell and flavor. They are volatile in nature and can be lost if not preserved.

It's best to store cannabis in an airtight container.