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Virginia Marijuana Blog


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 majority of US states as a legitimate medicine, yet some patients are concerned that treating their qualifying conditions and symptoms with medical marijuana may cause them to lose their intelligence. While this concern is completely understandable, it is rooted in propaganda that came out in the 1930s, with “newsreel” style footage like Reefer Mad
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 Virginia over a very short period of time, but people who are looking for a legal way to access medical marijuana may still be a bit nervous about asking a health professional for a recommendation. We get it. Even when patients have legitimately qualifying conditions outlined by Virginia’s state marijuana program, stigma is associated with using m
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 marijuana card is straightforward and simple enough when you choose a trusted and competent cannabis recommendation provider, but that’s just step one toward taking charge of your symptom relief. The confusing part of the journey starts when you shop at a medical marijuana dispensary and have to decide which cannabis product to try first. There
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 whether or not they want to endure the rigors, challenges and sometimes horrors of military service. Those who sacrifice their lives in service pay the ultimate price for that freedom to choose, but many living veterans have also sacrificed their mental and physical health for the sake of upholding the values of Democracy. Though modern medi
Jul 20, 20214 min read


What Adult Use Legalization in Virginia Means for Your Job
2021 has been a big year for cannabis laws in Virginia. Learn how the changes affect your job. Virginia has been blazing a trail for...
Jul 16, 20213 min read


What to Expect on Your First Visit to a Virginia Dispensary
Shopping at a Virginia dispensary for the first time is a thrilling experience, and preparation is key to a successful trip! Virginians may not be able to legally obtain adult use cannabis until 2024, but medical marijuana is booming in the Commonwealth. Considering the long list of qualifying conditions, most every adult in Virginia is likely to be eligible for therapeutic cannabis, and dispensaries carry a huge selection of medical marijuana products for you to choose from.
Jul 15, 20215 min read
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