Certain groups and leaders are celebrating the achievements that have led to Arizona’s switch to digital medical marijuana cards. These groups are excited about the innovation and improvements with technology to offer such an important service on a state-wide basis. The innovations are sustainable with Arizona’s growth, labor markets, health statistics, and tourism support. With…
If you’re among the estimated 900,000 Americans who use medical marijuana, then you already know its benefits. While an increasing amount of states are legalizing cannabis for medicinal use, there are many others where it it is still illegal. Internationally, only a small handful of countries have legalized it. So, it’s only natural to wonder how…
Although medical marijuana has been proven to be an effective treatment for conditions like cancer and PTSD, it still is not covered under insurance. There are a few obstacles preventing insurance from covering medical marijuana. First of all, medical marijuana is considered a controlled illegal substance under federal law. This classification is one barrier for…
In the U.S., there’s an ongoing movement to ensure the legalization of medical marijuana occurs. However, there’s a bit of playing catch-up when it comes to warning labels and side effects. Currently, there are no states that have legalized the use of marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes that have clear warning labels about the…
There are a number of reasons why an individual may need a caregiver to help with day-to-day life, such as a severe or debilitating health condition that requires assistance with bathing, cooking, light housekeeping, walking, getting dressed, shopping, transportation to doctor appointments, companionship, and administering medicine. Caregivers help remind patients when pills need to be taken and can…
If you have recently received your medical marijuana card in Arizona, you may be wondering how to begin with medical cannabis treatment. After you speak with a physician, along with other users of medical marijuana, you are going to discover some people prefer CBD, while others enjoy THC. Each of these cannabinoids have very diverse…
When most people think about consuming cannabis, the first, and sometimes only, method that comes to mind is by smoking it. However, smoking isn’t for everyone. Some people have never smoked anything a day in their lives and don’t wish to start now. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean they have to give up on the idea…
In 2004, a medical marijuana case was decided in federal court that read in part: “An integral component of the practice of medicine is the communication between a doctor and a patient. Physician’s must be able to speak frankly and openly to patients.” As a result of this decision, physicians can safely discuss cannabis with…
Medical marijuana has been legal in Arizona for almost a decade now. After all of this time, you might be curious about the qualifications and process that comes with working in the medical marijuana industry. For someone to legally have access to marijuana in Arizona, they need to see an MMJ doctor and receive a…
All individuals in Arizona who rely on medicinal marijuana need a medical marijuana card. An AZ MMJ card is a form of ID patients present at medical dispensaries to purchase the plant necessary to alleviate symptoms. Patients are also allowed to utilize cannabis delivery services and even grow their own marijuana at home. Arizona MMJ…