What You Need to Know About Using Marijuana

When it comes to the world of cannabis, there is truly a lot that you can learn. The great thing about using marijuana is that you will always find yourself within a community of people who are passionate about one thing - cannabis. Now, you may already associate certain stigmas or feelings with marijuana usage, and that is perfectly okay. However, I think there is still a lot for you to learn when it comes to using cannabis in the modern-day United States. Firstly, you need to understand that there are two legal ways that people in America are allowed to use cannabis freely: medical users, and recreational users. Medical marijuana has been around for the last decade or so, and each state is responsible for coming up with their own medical marijuana program to incorporate for their residents. Medical marijuana is basically the first step in allowing people with medical conditions to gain access to alternative methods of treatment. Oftentimes, medical marijuana can be used to treat serious physical diseases like cancer, MS, and arthritis. 

However, it can also be used for other conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and smaller physical needs. Each state has their own list of qualifying conditions, so the type of ailment that you would need to obtain a medical marijuana card truly depends on the state that you live in. Beyond medical marijuana, adults living in some states have access to recreational marijuana. At the time of writing this article, there are approximately 19 states that allow adults over the age of 21 to buy and use cannabis legally. States like Michigan, Maine, Colorado, California, and Washington are examples of such states. Eventually, it is my hope that everyone can live in a state that legalizes both medical and recreational marijuana, but right now that is just not the case.

The next thing you need to know about using marijuana is that you don’t just have to smoke. Many people associate marijuana usage with smoking, whether it be joints, blunts, vapes, or dabs. While smoking is definitely a popular method of ingesting cannabis, it is not the only way by any means. In fact, now that marijuana has become more and more acceptable with the general public, the industry has done well to create many different ways to use cannabis. For people that do not want to inhale anything into their lungs, which I totally understand, there are products like edibles, tinctures, and oils that can be used instead. These products are all great alternatives to smoking or vaping, and people with certain health conditions who may have underlying risks to smoking marijuana can find some relief without all the hassle. 

Edible products are one of my personal favorites if you want to avoid smoking, but it is important to keep in mind that not everyone does well on edibles. In fact, I gave an edible to my friend Mark the other day, and he ended up just getting really anxious about life and started crying. Meanwhile, I was absolutely vibing all on my own. Edibles can also last a lot longer than smoking ordinary weed, but the high can usually be described quite differently than what some are used to with smoking. Edibles can also stay in your system a bit longer, and I usually experience a bit of grogginess the morning after I take an edible.

Anyways, I hope that this article was helpful and insightful for you. Remember to use marijuana responsibly and in moderation, because it is a drug after all!