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Virginia Marijuana Blog


Will You Get Fired for Using Medical Marijuana if You Have a Doctor’s Recommendation?
Concerned about how medical marijuana may affect your job status? You’re not alone. Keep reading to learn more! Virginia residents have a...
Sep 20, 20214 min read


Is Cannabis a Cure for PTSD? Some Believe the Answer is Yes.
PTSD is among one of the most common diagnoses in the US. How can medical marijuana help? Over the summer, the Department of Veterans...
Sep 15, 20214 min read


Smokable Marijuana Flower Now Available in Virginia
Virginia medical marijuana patients can now get marijuana flower legally at dispensaries!
Sep 11, 20212 min read


Is it Illegal to Drive While Using Medical Marijuana in Virginia?
Using medical marijuana is the same as using any other marijuana while driving. Law enforcement is most concerned with impairment....
Sep 10, 20214 min read


Medical Marijuana Topicals: An Overlooked Product You Didn’t Know You Needed
When most people think of marijuana they think of the classics. Bud, joints or edibles come to mind. But there are actually many...
Sep 3, 20213 min read


Recreational Marijuana Could be Threatened in Virginia's November Election
The future of adult use cannabis laws in Virginia are uncertain at best, but medical marijuana is here to stay. The Commonwealth has been...
Sep 3, 20213 min read


Using Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Make You Less Professional
Professionals at any stage in their career have less to worry about than they ever did when using cannabis! With adult-use cannabis now...
Aug 31, 20214 min read


Medical Marijuana Side Effects Usually Minor and Tolerated
Maybe you’ve been putting off getting a Virginia Marijuana Card because you’re worried about side effects. We get that. New can be scary,...
Aug 25, 20215 min read


How to Prevent Red Eyes When Using Marijuana
What to Do About Your Red Marijuana Eyes Seeing red because everyone is seeing the red in your eyes? For Old Dominion residents who have...
Aug 23, 20213 min read


Will Using Medical Marijuana Make You Less Intelligent? Effects of Cannabis On the Brain
Medical marijuana may not make you a genius, but we think giving it a try is a pretty smart choice. Cannabis is recognized in the...
Aug 19, 20215 min read


How to Make Cannabis Tea Using Products Found at Virginia Dispensaries
As cooler evenings approach, warm up with a soothing cup of cannabis tea! Making tea may very well be a lost art form, but cannabis is...
Aug 17, 20215 min read


Ways to Get Ready For Your Virginia Medical Marijuana Evaluation Appointment
Nervous about your Virginia medical marijuana evaluation appointment? Check out these tips to prepare! Cannabis has come so far in...
Aug 10, 20215 min read


Move Over Carolina Barbecue. Virginia Residents Can Infuse Their BBQ With Cannabis!
The Carolinas are famous for their tangy barbecue sauce and smoky ribs, but Virginia’s got something they don’t. Cannabis. Read this post...
Aug 6, 20216 min read


Which Medical Marijuana Products Should You Start With? Intro to Cannabis Formats at VA Dispensaries
The variety at Virginia cannabis dispensaries is overwhelming. This intro to medical marijuana products may help. Getting a Virginia...
Aug 3, 20217 min read


Cannabis Dispensary Opening in Salem, VA on Monday August 2nd!
On Monday, August 2nd, 2021, residents of the Roanoke Valley will get their own cannabis dispensary. RISE, Virginia’s first retail-only...
Jul 29, 20213 min read


Is Marijuana Really a Performance-Enhancing Drug? Virginia Marijuana Card Weighs In
Are professional athletes getting buff by using marijuana? How does cannabis fit into a fitness routine? The Women’s Olympic 100-meter...
Jul 29, 20214 min read


Green Leaf Medical Preparing to Open New Dispensary Locations in Richmond, VA!
More Medical Marijuana Retail Options Coming to Richmond Soon! Green Leaf Medical (also known as GLeaf) is preparing to open another...
Jul 26, 20212 min read


People With a High THC Tolerance Can Still Get Symptom Relief With Cannabis in Virginia
Virginia dispensary products make finding relief easy, even if you have a high THC tolerance! By now, most Virginians know that cannabis...
Jul 26, 20216 min read


A Virginia Guide to Traveling With Medical Marijuana In and Out of the State
As you prepare for your end-of-summer vacation, staycation, road trip or trek, don’t forget to make plans for traveling with medical...
Jul 23, 20215 min read


How Virginia Veterans Can Get Medical Marijuana Without a VA Clinician Recommendation
Virginia veterans can get medical marijuana without losing their benefits in the process. Americans are fortunate to have a choice about...
Jul 20, 20214 min read
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