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Can You Overdose on Medical Marijuana? What to Do if You Get Too High and How to Avoid It
Virginia Marijuana Card answers your questions about what happens if you use too much medical marijuana and get too high Despite the...
Jul 13, 20215 min read


Virginia Patients in Hospice Care Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Virginia
Pain, nausea, and anxiety treatments for those in hospice may reduce quality of life. Medical marijuana could help. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, more than half of Medicare recipients may spend their final days enrolled in hospice care. When the time comes to let go of more aggressive curative treatments, patients and their caregivers shift their focus to quality of life for a patient’s remaining time. With a new focus on managing pain a
Jul 8, 20214 min read


How to Ask Your Doctor for a Virginia Marijuana Card
Remember that you and your doctor are working together to find the wellness path that works for you. Picture this: You’ve done your...
Jul 7, 20214 min read


Why You Should Get a VA Marijuana Card Even if You Already Have a Good Source on the Illicit Market
We get it. You’ve been using the same supplier for ages. But here’s why you might want to try medical marijuana in Virginia in 2021: We...
Jul 5, 20214 min read


Covering the Age Gap: How Old do You Have to be to Get Medical Marijuana Vs. Adult-Use Marijuana
Old enough to vote, marry, go to war, and buy scratch-offs. Old enough to possess cannabis? Maybe not. For my 18th birthday, I went to a...
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Adult Use Marijuana Legal to Grow on July 1—Where Can Virginians Get Cannabis Seeds?
Recreational cannabis is legal to possess and grow on July 1, 2021, but the party invitation comes with fine print. Anyone closely...
Jun 30, 20213 min read


"Well Bless Your Heart" How to Get Past Stigma and Talk to Family About Medical Marijuana
Everyone who has a Virginia marijuana card should be able to manage their health with confidence! When Virginians can’t think of a polite...
Jun 30, 20217 min read


How Medical Marijuana Can Improve Your Overall Wellbeing
You can use medical marijuana to treat your condition and so much more! Residents of Virginia who qualify for a marijuana card are having a lot more fun getting healthy throughout 2021 than they ever have before. The medical marijuana program is finally expanding, and high-quality, accessible cannabis products to support your overall wellness are available at Virginia dispensaries and for home delivery! Medical Marijuana is Legal to Purchase in Virginia and its Health Benefit
Jun 28, 20214 min read


Can Virginia Veterans Keep Their Benefits if They Use Medical Marijuana?
Virginia Marijuana Card Addresses Veterans’ Concerns Related to Medical Marijuana Use Medical marijuana may be able to help thousands of...
Jun 25, 20214 min read


Getting a Medical Marijuana Recommendation in VA: Finding a Practitioner Understands Cannabis
The buzz over cannabis in Virginia has consumed our minds here at Virginia Marijuana Card for most of 2021. With adult-use cannabis being legal to possess starting on July 1, many residents are disappointed to learn that there will be nowhere to purchase it legally until 2024. The only way to legally purchase marijuana in Virginia until then, is to get a Virginia Marijuana Card. Fortunately, there are numerous conditions that qualify for treatment in Virginia with medical mar
Jun 23, 20217 min read


How to Get Started With Medical Marijuana if You Have Low Tolerance: A Guide for "Lightweights"
Virginia’s medical marijuana program barely got off the ground before everyone got excited about adult-use legalization going into effect for Summer 2021. This may actually be a bit discouraging for anyone who is trying to navigate their way into better health through medicinal cannabis, but we are here to help! There is often a significant amount of overlap between people who qualify for a marijuana card using cannabis for their health, and those who just enjoy cannabis for
Jun 21, 20216 min read


Using Cannabis While Working Out Could Have Surprising Benefits
Virginia residents can take advantage of medical marijuana products that may contribute to a healthier lifestyle! If you’re like me, your...
Jun 18, 20214 min read


Does Having a Marijuana Card Protect Virginia Renters from Getting Kicked Out?
What tenants in Virginia need to know if they use medical marijuana When it comes to cannabis, residents of Virginia have lots of...
Jun 17, 20215 min read


Can Medical Marijuana be a Solution to the Opioid Crisis in Virginia?
Virginia is tackling the opioid crisis head on, but the we may be overlooking one important element of the solution: An alternative...
Jun 15, 20217 min read


Medical Marijuana Prices in Virginia Will Come Down Soon!
Several factors go into the cost of Virginia medical marijuana, and all signs point to lower prices in the near future! If you’ve gotten...
Jun 11, 20216 min read


Smokable Cannabis Flower is Coming to Virginia Dispensaries—Get Your VA Marijuana Card Now!
Flower will be on the shelves in dispensaries before you know it! Virginia becoming the first state in the South to legalize adult-use...
Jun 9, 20214 min read


Can You Travel With Medical Marijuana When You Have a VA Marijuana Card?
Check out this post to learn what you need to know as you plan your next big trip! At Virginia Marijuana Card, we’ve been raving about...
Jun 7, 20217 min read


Adult-Use Cannabis in VA: Where Can You Grow Marijuana Plants?
Soon it will be legal to cultivate and possess adult-use marijuana in Virginia. This has some residents asking, "Where can I legally grow...
Jun 4, 20214 min read


Get Medical Marijuana Delivered to Your Home When You Shop Cannabis Dispensaries in Virginia!
There are currently only five medical marijuana dispensaries open in Virginia, so residents have naturally been a bit hesitant to bother...
Jun 2, 20214 min read


Medical Marijuana for PTSD and Chronic Pain: Addressing Veterans' Concerns
Veterans have special concerns when taking medical marijuana for chronic pain and PTSD. For some, Memorial Day is a day of pig pickin’...
May 31, 20214 min read
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