Bakersfield 420 Evaluations

Cannabis may be legal, thanks to The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), but it can still be difficult to purchase it legally for recreational use.

The issue is that although state marijuana laws allow for the sale and consumption of cannabis local jurisdictions still have a strong say in how the law is implemented in their area. Thus, despite the fact that marijuana is legal in California the majority of municipalities are still very selective about the types of commercial cannabis activity they will allow with a number of local jurisdictions permitting medical marijuana dispensaries but not recreational ones.

Kern County’s rules are on the stricter side and it is certainly easier to obtain weed legally if you have a medical card.

If you use cannabis for medicinal purposes it makes sense to have a 420 evaluation and recommendation. This will allow you to make use of medical dispensaries as well as a host of other benefits including saving money on taxes, fewer restrictions and access to better quality plants.

Med Card Now offers quick, simple, online evaluations with no appointment required. Apply here now.

Cannabis Laws in Bakersfield CA

Although the State of California legalized recreational cannabis the specifics are still determined at County level. Kern County has banned commercial sales of marijuana meaning that the only options are cultivation at home, medical dispensaries or travelling outside the county.

Delivery services are allowed to operate even in jurisdictions within California where sales have been banned.

What is a 420 Evaluation?

A 420 evaluation is a simple process that allows patients with a wide range of specified conditions and symptoms to access medical cannabis.

Marijuana has been legal for medicinal use in California since 1996 and medical doctors have been able to recommend cannabis to their patients to treat a variety of illnesses ranging from anxiety and stress disorders to migraines, trauma, arthritis and autoimmune diseases.

In order to access medicinal cannabis you must get a recommendation from a California licenced doctor or physician. In California medical marijuana evaluations can be done remotely so you do not have to travel to see a doctor, instead this can be done online using services such as Med Card Now.

A medical marijuana doctor will look at your medical records and determine whether any condition you are suffering with would benefit from the use of medical marijuana. If they feel this is the case you will then be issued with a signed letter of recommendation and an optional medical marijuana card which will allow you to purchase cannabis from any medical marijuana dispensary in the state, as well as buy from home delivery services.

Benefits of Getting a 420 Recommendation

While recreational marijuana is legal in Bakersfield California it is still much easier to legally access medical marijuana in the city, which can only be done with a valid 420 recommendation or “marijuana card”.

In addition to easier access the benefits of getting a 420 recommendation include:

• Saving potentially hundreds of dollars on taxes.
• The ability to carry and grow more marijuana legally.
• Lower age limits.
• A better experience.

Medical users are exempt from the state taxes placed on recreational cannabis which can translate to savings of between 20 and 40%.

The laws governing the use of marijuana also allow patients to possess, carry and grow larger quantities. Patients can carry up to 8 ounces of cannabis and grow up to 12 plants whereas recreational users are limited to 1 ounce and 6 plants. There is also the option of getting a growers recommendation which allows for up to 99 plants to be cultivated.

There are also lower age limits for the use of medicinal cannabis. If you are over 18 you can apply for a medical 420 evaluation that makes marijuana legal to buy in medical dispensaries although you are not able to buy from recreational dispensaries until you are 21. There is also no lower age limit for medicinal use although minors do need a parent present and cannot buy marijuana or marijuana products themselves.

Having a medical card not only gives more options but can lead to an overall better experience. There are reports that dispensaries are “hot filthy and it smelled like urine”, not a pleasant experience. Medical cannabis is also often of a higher quality product.

Where and How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Bakersfield

One way in which California is different from other states that have legalized cannabis for medicinal use is that evaluations can be carried out remotely, either online or over the phone. This is of particular benefit for those who need the drug to help with mobility issues or don’t have access to transport to get them to see a physician in person.

Instead cannabis doctors are ready and waiting to provide evaluations and recommendations without the need for a face to face meeting. You can simply make an appointment online or talk with staff over the phone in order to get your cannabis card.

Remote evaluation tends to be a relatively straightforward process as there are over 100 conditions and symptoms that are approved for treatment using medical marijuana. These cover a wide range of conditions including stress, anxiety and depression, seizures, nausea and loss of appetite, pain and inflammation, asthma and insomnia. Plus doctors are able to make recommendations at their own discretion if they feel there are symptoms that could be effectively treated by the patient taking cannabis.

If you need a 420 evaluation in Bakersfield you can get one today using Med Card Nowfrom just $39. Med Card Now offers a full 100% money-back guarantee if not approved, and you get a PDF copy of your 12-month recommendation letter straight away.

Marijuana became legal for recreational use in California on the 1st of January 2018. Although California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and the fifth state to make cannabis legal recreationally.

The use of legalized cannabis for recreational purposes in California is governed by The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), Proposition 64, which was voter-approved and bought into law in late 2016. The laws governing marijuana business and the growing, sales and use of cannabis in California cover everything from marijuana cultivation both by individuals and cannabis companies to transportation and marijuana taxes.Legalizing cannabis for recreational use was a big milestone for recreational cannabis users, cannabis production and the cannabis industry in general in California, but AUMA does not legalize cannabis without restrictions and marijuana remains illegal under federal law and remains a schedule 1 drug under the controlled substances act.

What is the Law? – What is legal and what is not under state law in California?

Buying Legal Recreational Cannabis in California

The law states that any adult over 21 years old can legally purchase up to 1 ounce of marijuana or up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis a day from a licenced recreational cannabis dispensary. Licences are issued by The Bureau of Cannabis Control.

Recreational cannabis dispensaries are different from those licenced to sell medical marijuana. You can find a list of marijuana dispensaries on The Bureau of Cannabis Control’s website. You will then need a valid state ID or driver’s licence and many dispensaries will only accept cash payments.

There are many California marijuana dispensaries that are only licenced to sell medical cannabis which is governed by medical marijuana law. In order to buy medical cannabis, you need to have a letter of recommendation from a doctor. If you need a letter you can talk to a doctor online today.

As well as being able to walk into a dispensary and purchase cannabis, California’s legal marijuana is also available for home delivery and curbside pickup. Although don’t expect a 24-hour service as sales are illegal between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am.

As well as it being legal for adults over 21 to buy up to 1 ounce of marijuana it is also legal to give or sell this amount to someone else who is over 21. However, it remains illegal to give or sell to minors. Medical rules do make exceptions to this with young adults over the age of 18 being able to buy medicinal cannabis with the appropriate documentation and there is no age limit for the use of medical cannabis providing there is a parental consent for those under the age of 18.

Cannabis Cultivation

AUMA not only allows for cannabis to be bought and consumed but allows individuals to grow up to 6 plants for their own use. Local authorities can prohibit growing plants outside or insist that they are out of public view.

Where Can You Smoke?

Marijuana laws in California don’t just cover marijuana sales but also how marijuana can be transported and where it can legally be consumed.

Generally, it is not legal to smoke, vape or otherwise consume cannabis in public, and so in order to stay on the right side of the law, you will need to consume on private property. And even that isn’t as simple as it sounds as landlords have the right not to allow cannabis consumption on their property as do local authorities. And there are rules regarding the proximity of schools and youth centers with consumption being illegal within 1000 feet while children are present.

Public places include anywhere that tobacco smoke is prohibited as well as sidewalks, parks, beaches, federal land, restaurants, shops and public buildings.

Local governments are however allowed to issue on-site marijuana consumption licenses meaning that you may find smoking lounges attached to cannabis dispensaries. There are even cannabis cafes, with Lowell Farms being the first to open its doors in West Hollywood in 2019.

As well as it remaining illegal to consume cannabis in public it is also illegal to open a package or product containing cannabis in a public place. So you need to make sure you keep any container you purchase cannabis in sealed until you get home.

Transporting Cannabis – Smoking While Driving or Riding in a Car

Cannabis law in California also has strict rules around transporting cannabis. Not only is it illegal to drive under the influence but smoking or otherwise consuming cannabis is prohibited by both drivers and passengers. Furthermore, cannabis cannot be carried in an open (unsealed) container in a vehicle unless it is locked away, for example in the boot.

Driving under the influence is subject to the same punishments as driving while impaired by alcohol and other legal or illegal drugs and can result in a fine, arrest or conviction.

Cannabis regulation also states that it is illegal to transport cannabis across state lines, even if it is legal in both states.

Taxes – The Higher Cost of Buying Cannabis Legally

Despite the move to legalize marijuana there is still a black market selling illegal pot and this is likely due to the fact that retail sales are subject to relatively high sales taxes. This means that it is more expensive to buy legally.

Tax revenues, however, have not been what they might have been. Partly due to the black market but also due to the fact that many cities and communities have decided not to allow sales.

Tax levels are lower for medicinal cannabis so you may decide you need a medical cannabis card to save money. Click here to get a recommendation letter today.

Recreational Marijuana in California – Learn the Facts

Marijuana became legal for recreational use in California on the 1st of January 2018. Although California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and the fifth state to make cannabis legal recreationally.

The use of legalized cannabis for recreational purposes in California is governed by The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), Proposition 64, which was voter-approved and bought into law in late 2016. The laws governing marijuana business and the growing, sales and use of cannabis in California cover everything from marijuana cultivation both by individuals and cannabis companies to transportation and marijuana taxes.Legalizing cannabis for recreational use was a big milestone for recreational cannabis users, cannabis production and the cannabis industry in general in California, but AUMA does not legalize cannabis without restrictions and marijuana remains illegal under federal law and remains a schedule 1 drug under the controlled substances act.

What is the Law? – What is legal and what is not under state law in California?

Buying Legal Recreational Cannabis in California

The law states that any adult over 21 years old can legally purchase up to 1 ounce of marijuana or up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis a day from a licenced recreational cannabis dispensary. Licences are issued by The Bureau of Cannabis Control.

Recreational cannabis dispensaries are different from those licenced to sell medical marijuana. You can find a list of marijuana dispensaries on The Bureau of Cannabis Control’s website. You will then need a valid state ID or driver’s licence and many dispensaries will only accept cash payments.

There are many California marijuana dispensaries that are only licenced to sell medical cannabis which is governed by medical marijuana law. In order to buy medical cannabis, you need to have a letter of recommendation from a doctor. If you need a letter you can talk to a doctor online today.

As well as being able to walk into a dispensary and purchase cannabis, California’s legal marijuana is also available for home delivery and curbside pickup. Although don’t expect a 24-hour service as sales are illegal between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am.

As well as it being legal for adults over 21 to buy up to 1 ounce of marijuana it is also legal to give or sell this amount to someone else who is over 21. However, it remains illegal to give or sell to minors. Medical rules do make exceptions to this with young adults over the age of 18 being able to buy medicinal cannabis with the appropriate documentation and there is no age limit for the use of medical cannabis providing there is a parental consent for those under the age of 18.

Cannabis Cultivation

AUMA not only allows for cannabis to be bought and consumed but allows individuals to grow up to 6 plants for their own use. Local authorities can prohibit growing plants outside or insist that they are out of public view.

Where Can You Smoke?

Marijuana laws in California don’t just cover marijuana sales but also how marijuana can be transported and where it can legally be consumed.

Generally, it is not legal to smoke, vape or otherwise consume cannabis in public, and so in order to stay on the right side of the law, you will need to consume on private property. And even that isn’t as simple as it sounds as landlords have the right not to allow cannabis consumption on their property as do local authorities. And there are rules regarding the proximity of schools and youth centers with consumption being illegal within 1000 feet while children are present.

Public places include anywhere that tobacco smoke is prohibited as well as sidewalks, parks, beaches, federal land, restaurants, shops and public buildings.

Local governments are however allowed to issue on-site marijuana consumption licenses meaning that you may find smoking lounges attached to cannabis dispensaries. There are even cannabis cafes, with Lowell Farms being the first to open its doors in West Hollywood in 2019.

As well as it remaining illegal to consume cannabis in public it is also illegal to open a package or product containing cannabis in a public place. So you need to make sure you keep any container you purchase cannabis in sealed until you get home.

Transporting Cannabis – Smoking While Driving or Riding in a Car

Cannabis law in California also has strict rules around transporting cannabis. Not only is it illegal to drive under the influence but smoking or otherwise consuming cannabis is prohibited by both drivers and passengers. Furthermore, cannabis cannot be carried in an open (unsealed) container in a vehicle unless it is locked away, for example in the boot.

Driving under the influence is subject to the same punishments as driving while impaired by alcohol and other legal or illegal drugs and can result in a fine, arrest or conviction.

Cannabis regulation also states that it is illegal to transport cannabis across state lines, even if it is legal in both states.

Taxes – The Higher Cost of Buying Cannabis Legally

Despite the move to legalize marijuana there is still a black market selling illegal pot and this is likely due to the fact that retail sales are subject to relatively high sales taxes. This means that it is more expensive to buy legally.

Tax revenues, however, have not been what they might have been. Partly due to the black market but also due to the fact that many cities and communities have decided not to allow sales.

Tax levels are lower for medicinal cannabis so you may decide you need a medical cannabis card to save money. Click here to get a recommendation letter today.

How to Get Weed Out of Your System - Marijuana THC Detox

When you smoke or otherwise ingest cannabis you instantly increase the levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in your blood. THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid that is responsible for getting you high and the cannabinoid that is being tested for in a drugs test.

Your body begins the process of eliminating THC almost immediately after cannabis consumption. The natural detox process begins as enzymes in the liver turn the delta-9-THC (THC) which you ingest or inhale into metabolites firstly 11-OH-THC which is also psychoactive, and then THC-COOH which is not psychoactive. It is THC-COOH that is detectable in urine and hair, while THC itself (delta-THC) is detectable in blood, saliva and breath tests.

Metabolites are then excreted in urine and faeces. This means that although the detox process is something your body does naturally you can support the process by supporting the liver and kidneys, drinking plenty of water, and generally living a healthy lifestyle.

How THC is Metabolized

Whether you inhale or ingest THC makes a big difference to its metabolic pathway and thus the impact it has on the body.

When you smoke cannabis or vaporize, THC directly enters the bloodstream via the lungs. Blood travels around the body and THC molecules pass the blood-brain barrier attaching to cannabinoid receptors in the brain getting you ‘high’.

On its journey around the body blood also passes through the liver, here the delta-THC is metabolized into THC-COOH and 11-OH-THC which returns to the bloodstream.

This process means than when you inhale cannabis the delta-THC concentration in your blood peaks quickly, around 10 minutes, and then falls rapidly as your body starts to metabolize it.

When you ingest cannabis delta THC enters the blood through the stomach and intestinal walls. The blood then passes through the liver before it gets to the heart and the rest of the body (brain) meaning that although absorption of THC is very efficient most of the delta-THC has already been metabolized before it gets to the brain.

THC is also highly fat-soluble meaning that much of it gets taken up by fat cells and is slowly released back into the body which increases the amount of time it takes your body to detoxify after consumption.

Cannabis metabolites are excreted in the faeces and urine. THC-COOH is predominant in urine samples and 11-OH-THC in Faeces samples.

Understanding the bodies natural detoxification process can help you support your body in getting weed out of your system.

The most common reason for wanting to remove THC from your system is because you have been informed you are likely to have a drugs test.

Drug Testing for Marijuana Use

THC and its metabolites are detectable through a variety of tests and evidence of marijuana smoking can remain in your system long after the perceivable effects have worn off. Metabolites are the by-product of your body clearing the THC out of your system. In the case of THC, one of the metabolites produced is THC-COOH, and this is often what is being tested for, especially in urine testing.

As mentioned above, unlike alcohol and many other drugs, both THC and it’s metabolites are highly fat-soluble. This means it gets stored in fat tissue and slowly released back into the system to be processed and eliminated. Therefore, depending on the test used and the biological sample collected, marijuana use can be detected for a significant period of time.

If you are trying to get weed out of your system it makes sense to know the different types of drug tests, how they work and what they are testing for.

BreathTests

A breath test can detect THC in the breath for 2-3 hours after smoking, and corresponds to the period of feeling high after ingesting marijuana as this is the time where there are high levels of THC in the blood.

Breath tests are most accurate for determining whether someone is under the influence as obviously any impairments caused by smoking do not last for months.

Oral Fluids (Saliva Testing)

THC can generally be detected in oral fluids for up to 24-48 hours. Saliva testing may be used by the police for roadside tests.

Blood

Blood tests can detect THC in the blood for around 3 week, due to the fact that the body stores THC in fat cells and then slowly releases them back into the body over time. Exercise and certain detox products can speed up the release of THC back into the bloodstream thus elevating the amount of THC in the blood and making a positive test more likely.

Urine Tests

The most common drug test that most people will undergo is a workplace drug test that involves urinalysis (testing your urine) for metabolites. A urine test has a detection window for marijuana of approximately 30 days.

Hair Test

Hair testing is less common but does happen at some workplaces and may be required for some job screening. Hair tests have the longest detection window and can detect cannabis use from up to three months ago. Short of getting rid of all body hair there isn’t much you can do about this.

As with a urine test hair tests are looking for metabolites rather than active THC.

Cannabis Detoxing

Evidence of marijuana use remain in your system long after the effects of cannabis have worn off.

There are many reasons for cannabis users to wish to cleanse the body of THC metabolites, the most common of which is a drug test coming up.

Marijuana detoxing is a natural process that the body undertakes. The first thing you have to do is to abstain from marijuana. The half-life of THC metabolites is 7 days, meaning that every seven days the amount that is present in your system will fall by 50%, assuming of course that you don’t add more during that time. If you do this and maintain a healthy lifestyle your body will naturally detox in a few weeks depending on how heavy a user you were and a few other factors.

Factors that affect detection times

How often you consume

The more frequently you consume and the more you consume the more THC and its metabolites will build up in the body.

Urine test studies have shown that for someone smoking for the first time or infrequent users cannabis can be detected for about 3 days, if you consume regularly, up to 3 or 4 times a week that goes up to 5-7 days and for heavy users (daily users) and chronic users that can go up to 30 days.

What you consume

Just as it makes a difference whether you have a single puff on a joint or a number of joints, it makes a difference what you are smoking. Different strains of cannabis have different levels of THC and the levels also vary between flowers and concentrate.

Cannabis strains that are specifically grown for medical marijuana tend to have lower levels of THC.

Need a medical marijuana card? We can offer quick service and you can have your recommendation letter today.

Total body fat

THC and THC-COOH are both fat-soluble and get stored in fat cells. As a result, if you have more body fat more THC and THC-COOH get stored there.

Your Overall Health and Metabolism

The better your overall health and metabolism the better your body is at processing toxins and excreting them from the body.

Natural detox

Naturally detoxing your system will happen in 4-6 weeks for a normal healthy person with a good diet and plenty of water and exercise. The better your metabolism, lower your body fat and lower your water retention the faster this will happen.

Detoxification products

You can speed up this process with detoxification products. There are many detox kits and products that can support your body for faster detox and you may be able to rid your body of THC and it’s metabolites in under a week.

These make use of herbal supplements to cleanse the body.

There are even same day cleansers that target the urinary system to enable you to pass a urine test for a short period of time in around 24 hours by flushing your urinary tract of metabolites.

If you use cannabis for medicinal purposes you might be looking for a medical card? Medical marijuana strains often contain lower levels of THC and so are less likely to make you fail a drugs test.

Effects of Weed: Short and Long Term Marijuana Effects on the Brain and Body

Marijuana has been credited with many effects on the brain and body, both positive and negative. Some of these are short term effects that last only a few hours whilst others a more long term and may not be evident immediately. Long term effects of marijuana are also likely to be influenced by how often you smoke, for how long, and when you started.

The effects of marijuana also seem to vary widely from person to person with some people experiencing euphoria and relaxation while others are left feeling paranoid and fearful. So while there may be many medicinal benefits it is possible that users may experience adverse health effects as well.

If you are looking for medical marijuana to help with chronic pain, increasing appetite, nausea and vomiting, anxiety disorders or inflammatory issues then you may need a doctor’s recommendation letter which you can apply for here.

How Cannabis Works – Endocannabinoids and What They Do

The effects of weed come from the active compounds it contains. Cannabis contains cannabinoids which mimic endocannabinoids that the body naturally produces. It is thought that it is these compounds that cause many of the effects of marijuana exposure, both positive health effects and some of the potential negative health effects.

There are over 60 cannabinoids found in cannabis but two appear to be of particular interest and significance, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is thought to be the principal psychoactive ingredient while CBD is accredited with more of the therapeutic benefits of smoking pot. CBD does not impair cognition and may, in fact, have antipsychotic effects.

The fact that marijuana mimics compounds naturally produced by the body makes it unique from most other drugs. The body essentially has built-in receptors for cannabis whereas it treats alcohol for example as a poison.

Cannabis affects the brain and body. In the brain, these endocannabinoids control the production of neurotransmitters, the chemical substances that are responsible for communication between the brain and the nervous system. In the rest of the body, they perform many functions including relaxing the muscles, reducing inflammation and regulating your metabolism and appetite.

When you smoke THC stimulates neurons that wouldn’t normally be active. Marijuana users may notice a number of effects including enhanced sensations and changes in perception. People often report they are more creative when they are high which may be due to increased sensitivity to touch, taste, sound, colour and smell, while others will find they linger for longer on words, thought, or actions becoming more absorbed.

Short Term Marijuana Effects on the Brain and Body

Short term effects of cannabis exposure include:

• Feelings of euphoria or getting ‘high’.
• Increasing appetite
• Reducing pain and inflammation.
• Problems with short term memory.

Euphoria

One of the most obvious effects of marijuana, and the reason why it is a popular recreational drug, is the feeling of euphoria or getting high that it gives you. This is thought to be because it activates the same CB1 receptors in the brain as anandamide our natural bliss molecule.

Anandamide is an endocannabinoid that has been found to not only have an effect on our bliss, joy or happiness levels but also plays important roles in memory, motivation, pain, appetite, fertility and the formation of new nerve cells. It is its role in the formation of new nerve cells that make it an antianxiety and antidepressant agent.

Increased Appetite

It is cannabinoids connecting to CB1 receptors in the brain that is thought to be responsible for marijuana’s second most well-known symptom, increased appetite or ‘the munchies’. This is considered a positive effect by some and a negative effect for others.

Cannabis can stimulate hunger in the stomach and small intestine as well as affect your ability to regulate food intake via the hypothalamus. Enhancing eating pleasure and the palatability of food are also effects that can help with eating.

Pain and Inflammation

Pain has many causes and many types of pain are hard to treat and poorly understood. Marijuana has long been used to treat pain varying from headaches to sprains and conditions such as arthritis.

Recently cannabis has been seen as a viable alternative to opiates, especially for chronic, long-term pain and many pain sufferers have found marijuana effective at increasing their comfort.

Inflammation is an immune response and again cannabis has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation. It is thought that the presence of CB1 and CB2 receptors indicates cannabinoids play a key role in immune function.

If you suffer from chronic or acute pain medical marijuana may give better results than recreational marijuana meaning you may need a doctor’s recommendation letter and medical card.

Memory

One of the adverse effects marijuana can cause is the inability to form new memories and learn new things, a form of short term memory. THC attaches to receptors in the brain that are vital for memory formation found in the hippocampus, which is thought to be why it affects your memory and learning.

Perception

Another short term effect of cannabis is a change in your perception. The cerebellar cortex has lots of type 1 cannabinoid receptors and is the area of the brain responsible for coordination which would explain why users report the feeling that time is slowing down, as well as having trouble with balance and coordination leading to issues with driving or operating machinery.

Cannabinoids can also affect decision-making ability and judgement. You make decisions you wouldn’t normally make which is another reason why you wouldn’t want to be behind the wheel of a car or operating machinery while high.

Other Short-Term Effects

Other short term effects include physical changes to your body. Enlarged pupils and red eyes are a visible sign that someone has been smoking marijuana. Marijuana opens the blood vessels which is why your eyes look red.

Paranoia is an often reported effect of marijuana users. This is likely to be linked to the Amygdala. This part of the brain is strongly linked to our ability to feel certain emotions including fear and it is thought to be for this reason that some users can experience panic, fear and paranoia when smoking cannabis.

Long Term Marijuana Effects on the Brain and Body

Less is known about the longer-term effects of regular marijuana use. Some marijuana users report harmful effects while others do not and there has been little conclusive research.

Long term use can lead to a lack of motivation and affect your ability to learn and concentrate and the effect of smoking pot seems to be particularly damaging to developing brains. Regular users will build up a tolerance meaning they have to consume more to get the same effects and many experience withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms can include cravings, mood swings, irritability, difficulty sleeping and restlessness.

It is unclear how many people find marijuana addictive. Some people may become dependent on cannabis and this is more likely if you start when you are young and use it daily. Possibly more worrying is the fact that marijuana abuse is often viewed as a gateway drug to other illegal drug abuse and addiction which can lead to drug overdoses and many other adverse impacts.

Regular cannabis use can be linked to an increased risk of developing mental health problems including psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia that result in hallucinations and delusions and again it is suggested that this is more of a risk if smoked during brain development.

Tobacco smoking has also been clearly linked to an increased risk of lung cancer although there are other ways to consume cannabis and still get the effects you are looking for.

If you need a medical card you can speak to a doctor online today and get a decision in minutes.