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Staying Discreet While Using Medical Marijuana: How To Avoid Smelling Like Marijuana
You don't have to walk around smelling like a dispensary just because you use medical marijuana. Despite the fact that public acceptance...
May 28, 20217 min read


Celebrating Pride Month: The LGBTQ+ Cannabis Activists Who Started the Medical Marijuana Movement
Virginia Marijuana Card celebrates the LGBTQ+ leaders who started the medical marijuana movement. Despite deep divisions in the US,...
May 26, 20215 min read


What's the Difference Between FECO and RSO? A Guide for Virginia Marijuana Card Holders
Virginia dispensaries have an expanded selection of products on their shelves, including vape pens and cartridges, topicals, edibles,...
May 24, 20213 min read


Delta-8 Vapes, Gummies and Tinctures are Available for Sale in Virginia, But Should You Buy Them?
Delta-8 THC has valuable potential benefits, but there are some facts you need to know before you buy. With all the excitement surrounding cannabis in Virginia these days, it’s easy to forget about delta-8 THC being in the mix. After all, the Virginia medical marijuana program is getting more and more robust every day, and adult use marijuana possession is now legal, too! So, why even bother with finding a place to buy delta-8 THC near you, when you can get a medical marijuan
May 21, 20216 min read


Vaping Medical Marijuana in Virginia: A Guide for Beginners
A beginner's guide with everything you need to know about vaping medical marijuana products available in VA dispensaries. With Virginia’s...
May 19, 20215 min read


When You Can Expect A Virginia Medical Marijuana Dispensary Near You to Open
Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Virginia, residents want to know when more dispensaries are going to open in the Commonwealth, and where they can purchase legal marijuana. As of right now, there are only five dispensaries covering the state; and they only sell medical marijuana to patients who get a doctor’s recommendation for medical cannabis and register with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Fortunately, getting a medical marijuana card in Virginia is a simple p
May 17, 20215 min read


What Happens When You Use THC and CBD Together? Understanding the Entourage Effect
Understanding the way THC and CBD work together can change the way you use cannabis! Even though you can purchase CBD oils and gummies at...
May 13, 20214 min read


What You Need to Know About Legally Growing Your Own Marijuana Plants in Virginia
The VA Adult-Use Bill Legalized Home Cultivation. Here's What You Need to Know. The recent changes to adult-use marijuana laws in Virginia have created a bit of confusion surrounding what's legal and what isn't, when it comes to cannabis. While it's now legal to possess up to one ounce of non-medical marijuana, it remains illegal to purchase cannabis products without a Virginia marijuana card until 2024. While there are plenty of other benefits to having a VA marijuana card b
May 12, 20216 min read


A Guide to Tinctures in Virginia: What Can You Find in Dispensaries and Other Questions Answered
Check out this helpful guide to learn everything you need to know about tinctures in Virginia With all the exciting cannabis-related...
May 11, 20218 min read


Health Equity and Cannabis Law Enforcement
BIOPIC Group Established to Address Concerns The fact that marijuana legislation and enforcement in the United States has been grossly...
May 6, 20213 min read


What Can You Get at a Virginia Medical Marijuana Dispensary?
With VA cannabis laws changing rapidly, what kinds of legal marijuana products can you buy? Virginia’s relationship with cannabis has...
May 5, 20214 min read


Is it Legal to Grow Cannabis in Virginia?
You Can Start Growing Your Own Marijuana Plants Starting July 1, 2021! With adult-use cannabis becoming legal in Virginia and the spring sunshine hitting our faces for the first time in a year, medical marijuana patients are asking “Is it legal to grow my own cannabis plants now?” If you qualify for medical marijuana in Virginia, it would stand to reason that you can grow your own marijuana now that it is legal. While green thumbs all over The Commonwealth are anxious to get
May 3, 20214 min read


Do I Still Need a Medical Marijuana Card Now That Recreational Cannabis is Legal in Virginia?
2021 was a great year for marijuana legalization in The Commonwealth. Qualifying medical marijuana patients got protections at their workplace, and Governor Northam signed a bill that legalizes adult use cannabis and begins the process of restorative justice in Virginia. Expungements have begun for low-level nonviolent cannabis crimes. If you want to possess and use cannabis, you can now do so legally as long as you’re not carrying more than an ounce or marijuana at a time. A
Apr 30, 20216 min read


The Joy of Cannabis: DIY Cannabis Infused Edibles in Virginia
DIY Cannabis Infused Gummies are Easier Than You Might Think! Cannabis edibles are a discreet, effective way of getting the natural relief you deserve whenever you need it, without worry about odor. They can be a fun addition to your medical marijuana treatment routine, but pricing, dosing, and available products are a couple of barriers to many patients adopting the use of edibles into their wellness routine. Virginia Marijuana Card is always here to help you take control of
Apr 28, 20215 min read


Why Are Terpenes Important in Virginia Medical Marijuana?
What Should You Know Before You Shop at Look for At Virginia Dispensaries? Medical marijuana has only been accessible in VA for a short...
Apr 26, 20213 min read


Governor Northam Signs Adult-Use Legalization Bill Day After 420
“Seventy-one days ... but who’s counting?” - Northam quipped as he signed the VA adult-use marijuana bill. The governor's signature...
Apr 22, 20213 min read


How to Find a Doctor to Recommend Medical Marijuana in Virginia
Sometimes finding a VA marijuana doctor can be challenging. Here are some things to look for in a doctor you can trust. Many residents in Virginia qualify for a medical marijuana card, but they are uncertain how to find a marijuana doctor to help them. Some people might be embarrassed to talk to the same general practitioner who took care of their parents and maybe even their grandparents. Others have a doctor who does not understand the current research pointing to cannabis
Apr 22, 20215 min read


Celebrating 420 in Virginia: 7 Things to do in 2021
420 is World Cannabis Day. Check out our great ways to celebrate Virginia's new favorite plant! Whether you are brand new to cannabis, you use medical marijuana to treat the symptoms of a VA qualifying condition, or you are an old-school reefer enthusiast, there are plenty of things to celebrate in Virginia for 420 this year! To help you get your party on right, Virginia Marijuana Card is having a blowout sale, offering $42 off of the price of new and renewal marijuana evalua
Apr 20, 20216 min read


Is Recreational Marijuana Legal in Virginia Now?
The Adult-Use Legalization Bill has Passed the VA Legislature, but When Will it Be Legal to Purchase and Possess Marijuana? With all the big news about cannabis legalization in Virginia, residents might be confused about what’s legal and what is not when it comes to marijuana use. In this article, we are going to answer the big question that seems to be on everyone’s mind—Is recreational marijuana legal in Virginia now? Since October 2020, people who qualify for medical marij
Apr 19, 20213 min read


Gummies are the New Magic Brownies: A Guide to Using Marijuana Edibles in Virginia
Medical Marijuana Edibles Can be Intimidating to Use For the First Time. Virginia Marijuana Card Has You Covered. Medical marijuana...
Apr 15, 20216 min read
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