How Can I Choose the Correct Marijuana Strain? Unfortunately there is no universal answer for selecting a good strain; what works for one individual may differ significantly from what works for others. There are, however, some strategies which can help find your ideal strain: it is important to determine what effects you wish to gain …
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What is the Difference Between Marijuana and Hemp?
Answer to a commonly-asked question about marijuana and hemp: what’s the difference? The short answer: both plants belong to the Cannabis sativa L (hemp) plant species but have distinct uses and properties. Hemp can be used for textile production, nutritional supplements like hemp oil production, biofuels and plastic production while marijuana is grown specifically for …
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New York Dispensary Licensing Requirements
Marijuana (known by its Spanish name cannabis) is a psychoactive drug widely used recreationally to alleviate symptoms associated with various health conditions. It can be consumed as a joint, vaped in a vape pen, added to food such as tea or taken in pill form; studies have also identified its medicinal qualities; some researchers are …
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Impact of Recreational Marijuana on Society
States across the U.S. have legalized marijuana for recreational use, with advocates citing benefits including increased tax revenues, reduced criminal justice costs, improved public health benefits and economic expansion. On the other hand, critics contend legalization increases marijuana and drug use among young people, reduces traffic safety measures, lowers educational achievement among teenagers and contributes …
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How to Start a Marijuana Dispensary Business
An established marijuana dispensary business can bring many rewards. But opening one requires extensive research and planning in order to make sure it gets up and running quickly and smoothly. Step one in starting a marijuana retail business in your jurisdiction should be to become acquainted with local laws and regulations pertaining to cannabis retail …
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Organic Marijuana Growing Practices
Organic cannabis growing practices involve cultivating cannabis using all-natural methods and materials, including forgoing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers that could pollute soil, water and air quality. Instead, growers employ healthy cultivation practices like crop rotation, companion planting, worm castings or natural amending agents as a part of sustainable growing. Organic cultivation methods of cannabis cultivation …
Legal Status of Marijuana in the United States 2024
As of 2024, recreational marijuana was legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia; medical cannabis was available in 30 states plus DC. Federal law still forbids cultivation, sale and possession of cannabis; however there are signs that federal policy could change soon as evidenced by Uber, Amazon and American Express lobbying Congress on …
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