Monday, September 10, 2012

Marijuana Dispensaries – Drug pushing or supplying medication?

A lot of people have contrasting ideas when it comes to Marijuana Dispensaries. Some people believe that the entire medical cannabis movement is simply a cover for full scale marijuana legalization. Even though there isn’t anything wrong with full scale legalization as is proven in countries such as Portugal and Spain, medicinal cannabis is a very different concept to that of commercial marijuana.
Currently Marijuana dispensaries are the only means that patients can have access to legal marijuana to treat their discomforts or illnesses. Tons of research has revealed that not only can marijuana ease certain conditions, but in many cases completely heal a person. This is mainly due to the discovery of the endo-cannabinoid system that works in perfect sync with the lymphatic system. Yet under the pseudo legal status of marijuana further research is hindered.
To answer the question whether Marijuana Dispensaries are merely a front; the answer is no. Even when marijuana becomes commercial Medicinal Marijuana Dispensaries will become more specialized in strains and treatment methods. There will be a very huge distinction between commercial and medicinal. Medical Marijuana undergoes a process where optimal purity and consistency are its highest factors. In terms of commercial or recreational cannabis the process will have far less scrutiny in terms of quality and purity and consistency of strength.
When marijuana is used as medicine it is imperative to maintain consistency within strength in order to effectively combat any disease or condition. A patient cannot have one “strength” within a strain only to have a different “strength” when buying a month later. This is what will separate medical marijuana from commercial brands.
Currently if you wish to enter into a Medical Marijuana Dispensary it is imperative that you have a Medical Marijuana card that can be obtained by acquiring a physician’s recommendation. Also it is imperative to understand that these marijuana cards can only be obtained in states where Medical Marijuana laws are in place. Currently in the US there are seventeen states that permit the use of Marijuana to deal with a wide array of diseases.
Once you have obtained your Medical Marijuana card you will be allowed access into one of these Marijuana dispensaries. Generally speaking there is a guard to verify that your card is legitimate. Once you have been screened you will be led into the room where you will see different strains displayed under a glass case or in a catalogue. A qualified dispensary operator will guide you through the process and will see which strain will best help with your condition.
The Medical Marijuana industry generates billions of dollars in taxes each year and is proving to be a major competitor to most Pharmaceutical companies as it effectively treats the number one killer in terms of disease; cancer. As the legality of marijuana continues to become more prominent we can expect to see specific designer strains appear on the market that will effectively deal with specific illnesses without all of the side effects that patients currently experience when using marijuana such as; dry mouth, dry eyes and so forth. It is to be noted that no one has ever died directly because of marijuana consumption since the dawn of recorded history.

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