{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/medical-marijuana/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12628-markdown","title":"Can you overdose or die from consuming too much weed?","slug":"can-you-overdose-or-die-from-consuming-too-much-weed","content":"**“I’m a new user of weed and am really into it for health and recreational uses. I’m worried though about overdoing it. What are the chances I can OD or even die from smoking too much?”**\n\nAlex A.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled62-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled62_min_6a2fb4ff8e.png)\n\nThe good news is, **no one has ever died of an overdose of marijuana**. If you smoked cannabis, you’d have to consume [almost 1,500 pounds of marijuana](https://www.hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/is-it-possible-to-die-from-taking-too-much-cannabis) in about 15 minutes to induce a lethal response — an impossible undertaking.\n\nIn determining drug safety, it’s a common practice to see if the substance can cause death in a test animal. This has not happened yet with marijuana.\n\nThe [World Health Organization (WHO)](https://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/Section3-thc-Toxicology.pdf?ua=1) has also concluded: “The toxicity of [THC](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/thc) is very low compared to most other recreational and pharmaceutical drugs,” and that it would be impossible to consume enough for a lethal dose.\n\nCarl J.\n_____________________\n\nYes, so far we haven’t had any reported deaths resulting solely from cannabis use, [according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https://www.healthline.com/health/can-you-overdose-on-marijuana). But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some bad effects from consuming cannabis, especially a lot of it.\n\nAlso, keep in mind people metabolize cannabis differently, so it can have different effects on different people. One person might be gently uplifted by a strain, while someone else can get severe [couch lock](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/top-8-most-potent-high-thc-marijuana-strains) using the same strain and dose.\n\nNew consumers of weed may run the risk of a bad reaction until they know what their tolerance levels are. This can often happen with **marijuana edibles**. Because it can take 20 minutes to an hour before you feel anything, the risk is you will keep eating edibles, and then you may be hit hard all at once.\n\nSome other less-desirable side effects can include dry mouth, confusion, focus problems, fatigue, an increased heart rate, and mood changes. In rare cases, it might spark hallucinations, paranoia and panic attacks, nausea, and vomiting.\n\nBut against this cannabis users are discovering a [host of health benefits](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/top-11-health-benefits-of-marijuana), which are increasingly being confirmed by science.\n\nAmong other things, marijuana has been used for:\n\n- Alleviating depression\n- Regulating the metabolism and weight loss\n- Relieving arthritis\n- Coping with chronic pain\n- Slowing the development of Alzheimer’s\n- Helping to lower blood pressure\n- Reducing nausea\n- Providing relief to PTSD sufferers\n- Making people happy\n\nWilliam S.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled61-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled61_min_f82f36ab9a.png)\n\nIt’s worth noting that not only is weed usually safe to use, in some cases it may replace [drugs that definitely pose serious risks to people’s health](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18443635/#:~:text=Common%20side%20effects%20of%20opioid,in%20turn%20inadequate%20pain%20management.). A case in point **is opioids**.\n\nWe’ve all heard of this national epidemic which can kill 90 people a day, according to some estimates. Opioids are powerfully addictive drugs that include not only the street drug **heroin** but also a number of medications legally prescribed for pain, including **oxycodone** and **fentanyl**. \n\n[Some research has shown](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-science-behind-why-marijuana-is-safer-than-opioids)  that medical weed can offer the same kind of pain relief as opioids but without the risks of addiction and overdose.\n\nThe reason is, two different types of drugs act differently on essential brain systems. The body has different receptor systems that are responsible for controlling essential processes in the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as the organs and tissues. They cause the release of hormones and other neurotransmitters that affect temperature, digestion, mood, sensation, and much more.\n\nOpioid drugs can suppress signals of pain and **depress the production of a chemical called norepinephrine**, which stimulates essential functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and wakefulness. Opioid medications may inhibit the production of norepinephrine in the brainstem, and extremely high doses of opioids can suppress breathing and heart rate, perhaps leading to death, especially if they’re combined with alcohol or sedative drugs.\n\nWeed, on the other hand, works with the [endocannabinoid system (ECS)](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) to do its work, relieving pain, lifting mood, and other good things. While there are cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body, there are very few in the brainstem, so cannabis doesn’t affect the production of norepinephrine the way opioids do.\n\nSince weed is safer to use, less addictive, and has easier withdrawal symptoms, more and more people are using it instead of, or to wean themselves off, opioid medications.\n\nPiotr G.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":0.9950248756218906,"src":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/ee604/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png","srcSet":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/69585/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/497c6/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 400w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/ee604/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 800w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/f3583/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 1200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/5707d/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 1600w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/dd002/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.png 1876w","srcWebp":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/58556/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/61e93/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/1f5c5/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 400w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/58556/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 800w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/99238/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 1200w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/7c22d/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 1600w,\n/static/318cd5e76dd24d17ceffc7433b7b203d/f5f3e/220d8ffb6ac7e46375e7cbf909053bfa.webp 1876w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12627-markdown","title":"Can medical marijuana help me relax before sex?","slug":"can-medical-marijuana-help-me-relax-before-sex","content":"**“I’ve got to admit that I sometimes get a bit nervous before having sex. I like to unwind first but want to know if weed will hurt or help me in the sack?”**\n\nJocelyn L.\n\n___________________\n\n![Untitled57.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled57_606b91859b.png)\n\nThere’s a good chance that cannabis will help you relax and enjoy sex more. The stats are on your side. Studies show that [marijuana users have more sex](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-users-have-more-sex). A [2017 Stanford study](https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2017/10/regular-marijuana-use-linked-to-more-sex.html), for example, showed that regular cannabis users have 20% more sex than non-cannabis users.\n\nWomen get a lot from using weed as a libido booster. A 2012 study showed that “the [endocannabinoid system](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) is involved in female sexual function” and can heighten female’s sexual arousal. \n\nAnd it’s not just smoking cannabis that can help you in the bedroom. Vaping, edibles, tinctures, and even topical ointments can play their part.\n\nAmong some of the better [weed products for sex](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-5-best-cannabis-products-for-better-sex-in-california) is the [Foria Intimacy Sex Oil](https://www.foriawellness.com/products/intimacy-lubricant).  The product is designed “to provide all-natural moisture, with 400mg broad-spectrum CBD to enhance arousal, soothe and excite.” This oil aims to boost female pleasure by increasing sensitivity, leading to stronger orgasms.\n\nIn a similar vein, [Apothecanna Sexy Time Personal Intimacy Oil](https://apothecanna.com/products/sexy-time-personal-intimacy-oil) should be applied to the neck, chest, and erogenous zones 15 minutes before sexual intimacy. Its key ingredients are:\n\n- Jasmine — aphrodisiac, relaxing\n- Coconut — moisturizing\n- Argan — hydrating, softening\n- Cannabis — anti-inflammatory, relieves stress\n\nIf you want to just relax, [Wildflower’s CBD Tincture’s Tropical Flavor](https://buywildflower.com/products/wellness-cbd-tropical-fruit) is a good bet, placing drops under your tongue with a dropper. [CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabis ingredient](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/cbd) and known for its ability to relax, as well as help with pain and inflammation. This tincture is plant-based and vegan friendly and has a natural fruit flavor that makes it easy to take.\n\nRobin K.\n___________________\n\n![Untitled44.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled44_abff73a6d3.png)\n\nFor men, sometimes the cliche is that weed can get in the way of sexual performance. The evidence is mixed. In some cases, marijuana [seems to enhance](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/how-marijuana-affects-mens-sexual-health) both make and female sex drives. \n\nWhile some men turn to weed to help with erectile dysfunction, other evidence seems to show that it can get in the way of sexual performance and lower sperm count. The key seems to be to take weed in moderation and to know what your limits are.\n\nThe idea is to take enough to make you relax, but not relax so much that you follow to sleep under your lover’s frustrated gaze.\n\nOne strain that really promotes relaxation is [Sour Diesel](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/sour-diesel). Named for its diesel-like aroma, and known for its energetic and joyful high, this popular Sativa strain is easy to find. It works to relax because of its high [THC levels](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/thc). However, if you are a new weed user, you need to be careful about how much you smoke or vape, because you might find couch fun turns into couch lock.\n\nOr you might want to try [Grape Ape](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/grape-ape). This Indica strain is known for its deeply relaxing effects and grape candy flavor. It’s great if you are looking to enjoy a state of mental calm.\n\nAnother THC-heavy strain known for its relaxation powers is the Indica [Hindu Kush](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/hindu-kush).  It has a sweet and earthy aroma and provides a relaxed, happy high. But again it has powerful sedative effects, so you must use with care until you know what your limits are. You want to enhance, not go into a trance.\n\nHaygo B.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/ee604/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.png","srcSet":"/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/69585/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.png 200w,\n/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/497c6/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.png 400w,\n/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/ee604/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.png 800w,\n/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/f3583/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/58556/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/61e93/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.webp 200w,\n/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/1f5c5/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.webp 400w,\n/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/58556/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.webp 800w,\n/static/2c099fbc0c0e2bd40c0167492f4eb5d2/99238/27d2b1ba75193f62044df202a8c88acb.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12626-markdown","title":"Does THC increase dopamine in cannabis users?","slug":"does-thc-increase-dopamine-in-cannabis-users","content":"**“I’m a longtime user of weed. It helps me with mood issues like depression and anxiety, and keeps me on an even keel. I’m wondering about the connections with dopamine levels. Does smoking depress or increase how much dopamine you have in your system?”**\n\nJonathan K.\n\n________________\n\n![Untitled56.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled56_4b39b6d8b2.png)\n\nA good question, with a complicated answer. [Some studies show](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5123717/#:~:text=Acute%20THC%20causes%20increased%20dopamine,blunting%20of%20the%20dopamine%20system) that “**acute THC causes increased dopamine** release and neuron activity, whilst **long-term use is associated with blunting of the dopamine system**.”\n\nAs you probably know, [dopamine is a neurotransmitter](https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/dopamine-the-pathway-to-pleasure). It’s a hormone that continuously circulates from neuron to neuron in different amounts, controlling a wide range of brain and bodily activities, including pleasure, movement, memory, attention, sleep, mood, and learning.\n\nThink of it as a feelgood or reward hormone that we rely on each day for happiness, wellbeing, and motivation. If your dopamine levels are too low, you might get affected by depression, other mood disorders, and have problems with memory, concentration, and movement.\n\nWhen levels are too high, dopamine can lead to compulsive or impulsive behavior, including aggression, addiction, and ADHD.\n\n[THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/thc), the main psychoactive component in cannabis, has been shown in studies to [induce “dopamine release](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/top-marijuana-strains-to-boost-your-motivation) in the human striatum,” a part of the brain associated with our reward and motivation response.\n\nIt may encourage this release in a roundabout way. The [endocannabinoid system (ECS)](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) has a close connection to the body’s dopamine signaling system. Marijuana fires CB1 receptors on GABA (a neurotransmitter acid that connects the brain and the nervous system) neurons. These GABA neurons usually work to suppress the effectiveness of dopamine. \n\nSo, cannabis temporarily suppresses GABA, and its dopamine-inhibiting influence, so dopamine production actually increases under the influence of THC. This might in turn boost your mood, increase your motivation, and bring other positive benefits.\n\nHigh dopamine levels massage the brain’s reward system, causing feelings of pleasure, achievement, and satisfaction, and achievement. It may also slow down the perception of time as the mind speeds up, perhaps increasing sex drive, energy, and focus.\n\nCannabinoids can also act as neuroprotective agents, helping to protect brain cells. And this has [implications for people with Parkinson’s disease](https://hellomd.ca/articles/how-marijuana-can-help-with-parkinson's-disease), a debilitating degenerative disorder. If dopamine-producing cells don’t die, dopamine levels can stay where they need to and cell death won’t cause protein buildup and increased inflammation.\n\nIn short, [Parkinson’s disease](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/parkinsons-disease#:~:text=Parkinson's%20disease%20is%20a%20brain,have%20difficulty%20walking%20and%20talking.) seems to happen when dopamine levels in the midbrain region begin to fall, affecting the person’s ability to move and speak. Cannabis’s positive effect on dopamine levels working through the ECS and as a neuroprotector has shown that both THC and CBD may have a role in the treatment of the disease.\n\nThat said, if dopamine levels stay too high, too long in your body, this may serve to [shut off some of the dopamine receptors](https://www.arkbh.com/illicit-drugs/marijuana/dopamine-levels/), taking away the pleasure you would normally feel with things in your life, such as eating food, enjoying the company of others, doing hobbies and activities, and so on.\n\nHeavy marijuana use can sometimes have this effect, suppressing flow of dopamine and lowering your mood, motivation, and movement. It can also make you feel tired and throw a wrench into the workings of memory.\n\nLong-term effects of heavy cannabis use included an increased risk of dopamine-related physical and mental health issues, such as schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety, depression, and Parkinson’s disease.\n\nSo, as with many things in life, the successful use of cannabis to positively affect dopamine levels is in moderation. A healthy balance can give you the feelgood rewards that you are seeking.\n\nCarolyn M.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.2987012987012987,"src":"/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/ee604/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.png","srcSet":"/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/69585/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.png 200w,\n/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/497c6/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.png 400w,\n/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/ee604/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.png 800w,\n/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/f3583/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/58556/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/61e93/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.webp 200w,\n/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/1f5c5/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.webp 400w,\n/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/58556/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.webp 800w,\n/static/8e1eaa16d5505db1e8b571626220ec4f/99238/4028438409d6cb44bb12ec9b6a62f35a.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12625-markdown","title":"What are the best Ohio medical marijuana companies?","slug":"what-are-the-best-ohio-medical-marijuana-companies","content":"**“I’m moving to Ohio from California and I am a bit concerned about the state of weed culture there. I know, for example, that medical marijuana is legal in Ohio but recreational weed is not yet. So measuring the state by the kind of medical marijuana companies operate there, how does it rate?”**\n\n**Jayce N.**\n____________________________\n\n![Untitled47.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled47_77e44ce9f6.png)\n\nPretty good. You are right that recreational weed [isn’t yet legal in Ohio](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-are-the-ohio-medical-marijuana-laws), but there is a big push on now to change that. So you’ll need to get a [medical marijuana card](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio) to get access to high-quality, legal medical cannabis. \n\nIf you do, then there is a [great selection of licensed dispensaries](https://www.hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/best-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-in-ohio)  to serve you.\n\nFor example, there is the [Sunnyside](https://www.sunnyside.shop/locations) chain of dispensaries, with five locations in Cincinnati, Marion, Newark, Chillicothe, and Wintersville. Their dispensaries have a very welcoming environment, product sales, and veterans discounts. \n\nSunnyside is the first national retail brand of [Cresco Labs](https://www.crescolabs.com/), whose mission is to “normalize, professionalize and revolutionize cannabis.” If sleep is a priority for you, then you might want to try the [Avexia Black Raspberry Road 1:1 CBD Tincture](https://www.sunnyside.shop/products/tinctures). \n\nJordan W.\n____________________________\n\n![Untitled48.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled48_952114f19b.png)\n\nOhio also has more than medical cannabis dispensaries. There are, for example, cannabis cultivators and manufacturers such as [Ancient Roots](https://ancientrootsohio.com/about/), based in Wilmington.\n\nIts mission is to “forge current cultivation and manufacturing practices with the latest science and state-of-the-art equipment to unleash the powerful and natural benefits of medical marijuana,” producing the highest-grade medical marijuana for the patients of Ohio.\n\nIt's [products range](https://ancientrootsohio.com/shopnow/) from the **Lemon Kush #5 Live Rosin Dablicator** to its cannabis-infused honey, to its **Peach Crescendo badder concentrate**.\n\nOr there’s [FarmaceuticalRx](https://farmaceuticalrx.com/), which has a cultivation and processing center, and dispensary in East Liverpool.  It concentrates on driving innovations in the medical marijuana sector through research and product development.\n\nIt offers [six product categories](https://farmaceuticalrx.com/products/): Calm, Harmony, Inspire, Enhance, Restore, and Select. The products include slow-cured flowers; live resin concentrates that are Butane-extracted from freshly harvested, flash-frozen plant material; vaporizer cartridges; full-spectrum RSOs; and tinctures.\n\nTwo of its brands include **Lucinda Williams Inspire** premium flower and **Burst of Wellness**, which offers unique-tasting products that contain [terpenes](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work) derived from organic, botanical sources. \n\n[BeneLeaves](https://www.beneleaves.com/) is an Ohio-owned company that “meticulously sources cannabis strains from trusted Ohio growers that target the [25 qualifying medical conditions recognized by the state of Ohio](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-qualifying-medical-conditions-for-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-ohio).”\n\n[The products](https://www.beneleaves.com/products) crafted by its “in-house chef” include its signature Cannabis Chews, whose flavors are Mango Lime, Satsuma Orange Madagascar Vanilla, Peach Hypnos (Indica), and Watermelon Yuzu (Sativa). Other products include Chews (such as Chocolate Chile Coconut!), full-spectrum cartridges, distillate cartridges, lotions, capsules, and tinctures.\n\nGarth P.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/ee604/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.png","srcSet":"/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/69585/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.png 200w,\n/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/497c6/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.png 400w,\n/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/ee604/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.png 800w,\n/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/f3583/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/58556/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/61e93/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.webp 200w,\n/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/1f5c5/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.webp 400w,\n/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/58556/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.webp 800w,\n/static/392f83ca086fef9fea17944319139bff/99238/d9dce176b6c9acb67fe15cd01864cc8d.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12620-markdown","title":"How do I find a medical marijuana doctor in Pennsylvania?","slug":"how-do-i-find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor-in-pennsylvania","content":"***“I was diagnosed with scoliosis about 3 years ago and deal with chronic back pain because of this. Where can I find a doctor who can prescribe medical marijuana for this condition in Pennsylvania?”***\n\n**Piper I.**\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled81.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled81_83a54c0810.png)\n\nGreat question. But first, you should understand that doctors **do not prescribe cannabis**. Still, instead, they are asked to certify that you have one of the qualifying conditions to get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania/).\n\nThe Medical Marijuana Registry is administered through the [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). The number of medical practitioners who can certify you are a little extensive. If you want your physician to get certified, you may as long as the state approves your doctor.\n\nRegistered nurses, physician assistants, and doctors of medicine are some [health practitioners](https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Medical%20Marijuana/DOH%20Approved%20Practitioners.pdf) who can certify you.\n\nKevin J.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled82.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled82_390c44507e.png)\n\nGetting your medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania begins with obtaining your patient certificate from your healthcare practitioner if you have a qualifying condition. But before all of that can begin, you want to be sure that you meet a [qualifying condition by the state](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#HowtoGetMedicalMarijuana). You can even [go through the process online](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-online-in-pennsylvania) to get your medical marijuana card. \n\nYou will need to create a profile in the [Medical Marijuana Registry](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). You will include essential information with your legal name, current address, and contact information in the profile. In addition, to register for the medical cannabis program, you need to have a Pennsylvania driver's license or ID issued by the state's Department of Transportation.\n\nOnce registered in the Medical Marijuana Registry, the next is to have an approved physician approve that you have a qualifying medical condition. These approved physicians have access to the Medical Marijuana Registry to submit their certifications straight to the system.\n\nPhysicians who recommend medical cannabis in Pennsylvania must register with the Department of Health. If your current physician is not registered with the Department of Health, you can find an approved physician [here](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions.) \n\nTabby G.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled77.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled77_38aa463121.png)\n\nYou might be wondering what the experts say about cannabis for medical use. In the spring of 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Health was signed into law, beginning implementing the Medical Marijuana Program for the state. As a result, medical cannabis has been legalized in Pennsylvania and other states but has different regulations than other medications. For example, medical cannabis has not yet been approved by the [Food and Drug Administration (FDA)](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). Instead, it remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).\n\nNot all experts agree on promoting cannabis for medical use. Some experts do not recommend it simply because the FDA has not yet approved it and due that the substance may impair cognitive skills. However, many experts agree that marijuana offers relief when other medications do not work or process the needed effects. So if you are dealing with chronic pain or even [anxiety](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-5-best-medical-marijuana-products-for-anxiety-in-pennsylvania), cannabis could be a viable option to consider.\n\nJohn G.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled78.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled78_05e0d4ab5e.png)\n\nHere are a few things you might know about what is allowed for consuming cannabis in the state of Pennsylvania. \n\nAccording to the [state laws](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions.), medical marijuana is available for use by **oil**, **topical** **creams**, **pill**, **ointments**, **tinctures**, and forms considered medically appropriate for administration by **vaporization** or **nebulization**. **No smoke-able form (flower or concentrates) is allowed**. A pharmacist will determine the dosage, and patients may receive up to a 30-day supply at one time.\n\nMedical cannabis is not covered by insurance. Contact local, licensed dispensaries for specific cost information and learn about [dispensary rules] (https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-the-pennsylvania-weed-dispensary-rules). Everyone participating in the program is also responsible for obtaining the medical marijuana ID card for a $50 fee. Some may quality got a discounted ID who demonstrates financial hardship on their application.\n\nMonica C.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled79.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled79_8a92acdacc.png)\n\nWhile there is a vast range of healthcare professionals you can go to for [medical cannabis certification](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania/), not all of them will know all of the health benefits of cannabis or be supportive of your decision to use it medically. It can be challenging to find the right person in the mounds of names available to work with. You want an expert skilled in the quality of cannabis that can be used to enhance your life, especially for relieving chronic pain.\n\nThis is why it’s a bright idea to use a [certification process like the one here on HelloMD] (https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). These practitioners are well-educated in the benefits of cannabis for all qualifying conditions in the state. They will take the needed time to answer your questions and review your medical history. In addition, the process is done entirely online, so there is no need to leave your home to get certified.\n\nJames R.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/ee604/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png","srcSet":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/69585/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 200w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/497c6/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 400w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/ee604/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 800w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/f3583/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/58556/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/61e93/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 200w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/1f5c5/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 400w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/58556/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 800w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/99238/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12618-markdown","title":"Best medical marijuana dispensaries in Ohio?","slug":"best-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-in-ohio","content":"***What are the best medical marijuana dispensaries in Ohio?***\n\nSharon W.\n\n-------------------\n![Budtenders help marijuana consumers to select products](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_01_at_2_25_11_PM_7eb7be32de.png)\n\nThere are a lot of great dispensaries in Ohio. When [choosing a dispensary](https://hellomd.com/articles/choosing-a-cannabis-dispensary-or-delivery-service), it is helpful to look for appealing atmospheres, friendly and [knowledgeable staff](https://hellomd.com/articles/finding-a-good-bud-tender), and a wide [array of quality cannabis products](https://hellomd.com/articles/7-different-ways-to-consume-weed). Some offer different kinds of discounts and promotions to help you save money. \nI’m in Cincinnati and I shop at [Sunnyside](https://www.sunnyside.shop/). Sunnyside has a welcoming and comfortable environment. The girl behind the front desk made the check-in process very easy and there usually isn’t much of a wait like some other places. The patient care specialists offer one-on-one consultations to help you find what you need. They have discounts for veterans and sales on flower and other products. They also sell my favorite bedtime tincture, the [Butterfly Effect CBN tincture](https://www.sunnyside.shop/products/tinctures) for sleep. Sunnyside has other locations in Chillicothe, Marion, Newark, and Wintersville.\n\nMargaret D. \n\n-------------------\n![Untitled71.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled71_be160d9591.png)\n\nThere are about [58 medical dispensaries in Ohio](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf), and you need to be registered for a [medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/ohio) to visit one. If you meet [the conditions to qualify](https://med.ohio.gov/Medical-Marijuana-Resources) for a card, you can [register online at HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio/) and do the whole appointment virtually.\nIn Columbus, Ohio the best dispensaries in town are [Terrasana](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/) and the [Botanist](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/columbus/hours-and-info/). Terrasana has a robust [rewards program](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/faq/visiting-the-dispensary/terrasana-rewards/). You earn points per dollar spent and as they add up you can save money towards non-cannabis products like a grinder or vaporizer. \nSince we can’t smoke in Ohio, flower vaporizers are the way to go and you can get everything you need here from flower to grinder to [vaporizer](https://hellomd.com/articles/beginners-guide-finding-the-right-marijuana-vaporizer). You could even save up your points for a top-notch vaporizer device like a [Pax 3](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/columbus-menu/?dtche[product]=pax-3-complete-kit-sage), [Davinci](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/columbus-menu/?dtche[product]=davinci-miqro-vaporizer) or [Puffco](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/columbus-menu/?dtche[product]=puffco-peak-vaporizer) . Some of the best-tasting strains Terasana carries right now are [Certified Designer Rntz](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/columbus-menu/?dtche[product]=designer-rntz-28749)  and [Butterfly Effect Crushed Berries](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/columbus-menu/?dtche[product]=crushed-berries-31014). If you’re not in Columbus, Terrasana has locations in Cleveland, Fremont, and Springfield.\n[The Botanist](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/canton/hours-and-info/) makes their own brand of cannabis products. Their [cannabis gummies](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/cleveland/products/gummies/) are vegan and gluten-free and come in delicious flavors like seasonal special Strawberry Rhubarb. The Botanist also makes their own [tinctures](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/cleveland/products/herbalist-tinctures/), [vape cartridges](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/cleveland/shop-medical/), and they grow their own flower. My favorite Botanist strain is the [Banana Sherbet Indica flower](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/columbus/shop-medical/). They have monthly specials and deals and also have locations in Cleveland, Canton, Akron, and Wickliffe.\n\nLogan M. \n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled72.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled72_3afc0681f9.png)\n\nWhen I buy my cannabis at a dispensary, I need to feel really comfortable, both in my environment and with the person I'm talking to about my marijuana medicine. \nSome dispensaries just stand out, and [Buckeye Botanicals](https://www.buckeyebotanicals.com/) in Jackson is one of those places. They’ve become a favorite of many for the excellent customer service, appealing environment, and quality of the products. If it’s your first time, I definitely recommend going in person to discuss your needs with the pharmacist before you buy anything. Once you know what products you like, you can order online ahead of time and your pick-up will go really quickly.  They have daily discounts to save on pricing and they sell all cannabis products like [flower, vapes, tinctures, edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-medical-marijuanas-many-shapes-and-forms), and accessories.\nIn the Dayton area, [Pure Ohio Wellness](https://www.pureohiowellness.com/rd/) is the best dispensary around. The whole staff is so friendly they make you feel like family, from the security guards to the patient care staff. They also make incredibly helpful product recommendations from their wide selection of flower, tinctures, edibles, and vapes. Their house flower is reasonably priced and also really good, I love the [Grape Diamonds strain](https://www.pureohiowellness.com/rd/index.php/menus/dayton-oh-menu). If you’re looking to save on money, they also have house brand vapes and gear that’s all pretty affordable. \n\nAndrea E.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/ee604/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.png","srcSet":"/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/69585/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.png 200w,\n/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/497c6/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.png 400w,\n/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/ee604/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.png 800w,\n/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/f3583/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/58556/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/61e93/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.webp 200w,\n/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/1f5c5/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.webp 400w,\n/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/58556/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.webp 800w,\n/static/269a23d48820a7bf219a060f4233bf08/99238/0b1516a5dee5a88aa96a95de2632e049.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12617-markdown","title":"Consequences of getting a medical card in Ohio?","slug":"consequences-of-getting-a-medical-card-in-ohio","content":"***I’m thinking about getting my medical marijuana card but I’m nervous about giving out my information. What are the consequences of having a medical card in Ohio?***\n\nPhilip B.\n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled53-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled53_min_c23f09c243.png)\n\nIt’s definitely worth getting your [medical marijuana card in Ohio](https://hellomd.com/get-started/), but it won’t save you from all the consequences of smoking marijuana. When you [register for a medical marijuana card](https://www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/patients-caregivers), your personal information is entered into the state’s [Patient Registry](https://ohiomedicalmarijuanaregistry.com/logins/sign_in). The Board of Pharmacy and licensed dispensaries are prohibited from sharing this information or making it public. \n\nThat said, it’s your responsibility to keep your consumption information as private as you need to. [Cannabis is still federally illegal](https://www.mpp.org/policy/federal/#:~:text=On%20the%20federal%20level%2C%20cannabis,little%20to%20no%20medical%20benefit.). So if your employer has a no-tolerance policy for illicit substances and someone at work finds out you have a medical card, then you could be at risk of losing your job. If you're not sure, you may want to find your employer’s stance before you register for your card, just in case. \n\nSome [local jurisdictions of Ohio have decriminalized marijuana](https://norml.org/laws/local-decriminalization/ohio-local-decriminalization/) and treat minor offenses like a traffic violation. This means there’s no prison time or criminal record for a first-time offense if it’s a small amount of marijuana for personal consumption. \n\nJulie C. \n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled67.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled67_cda2bf632e.png)\n\nYour medical marijuana registration information will never be made public without your authorization. In order to register for your [medical marijuana card in Ohio](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio/), you have to meet [the qualifying conditions](https://med.ohio.gov/Medical-Marijuana-Resources). These conditions include cancer, AIDS, chronic pain, epilepsy, terminal illness, and many more. Once you [meet with a licensed doctor](https://hellomd.com/get-started) to confirm your condition and register for your card, you can legally buy marijuana at certified dispensaries. \n\nSince cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, you could go to jail if you tried to resell your medical cannabis to anyone else. [Penalties for cannabis offenses in Ohio](https://norml.org/laws/ohio-penalties-2/) range from misdemeanors with small fines for possession of 100 grams to eight years in prison and $20,000 fines for a felony charge of possessing upwards of 40,000 grams. \n\nEven though medical marijuana is allowed, you still want to be discreet about your cannabis consumption. There’s no smoking in Ohio, so smoking anywhere public would be a bad idea. And if you get caught [driving under the influence of cannabis](https://norml.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf_files/per_se_limits_for_cannabis.pdf), you could get a DUI ticket and have your driver’s license suspended. To avoid penalties, it’s best to play it safe and avoid driving if you’ve consumed any cannabis products. \n\nThomas G.\n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled14.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled14_0c884f5ae7.png)\n\nIf you plan on smoking marijuana and you meet the qualifying conditions, it’s definitely worth getting your card. Cannabis possession is already decriminalized in many parts of Ohio, so you may wonder why you should get your card. There are so many reasons!\n\nFor one, you can legally buy up to [eight ounces of flower every 90 days](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/faq/ohio-medical-marijuana-program-information/what-are-the-supply-limits-purchase-limits-and-total-limits-for-medical-marijuana-in-ohio/). If you didn’t have a card and you got caught with that amount, it would be considered a [felony punishable with up to a year in prison](https://norml.org/laws/ohio-penalties-2/#mandatory). No thanks. \n\nI appreciate buying my marijuana from a legal dispensary at a time and place that is convenient for me. The beauty of the dispensary is that they carry a [variety of products aside from flower](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-medical-marijuanas-many-shapes-and-forms), like tinctures, oils, vapes, and lotions. A lot of these products you can’t find anywhere else and they’re hard to make at home. They go through [a testing process](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/testing) so you know they’re free of mold and pesticides, plus you get accurate information on the THC, CBD, and terpene contents. \n\nThere is something like [58 dispensaries to choose from in Ohio](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List). All the dispensaries I visited were staffed with friendly, knowledgeable people who want to help. The one-on-one consultations with pharmacists are one of my favorite benefits of buying medical marijuana at a dispensary. There are some products I never would have tried if the pharmacist hadn’t recommended them to me. At [Rise Detroit](https://oh.risecannabis.com/dispensary-menu/lakewood-detroit-medical-menu/), they introduced me to 1:1 CBD vapes like the [Rythm 1:1 Sweet and Sour Widow cartridge](https://oh.risecannabis.com/dispensary-menu/lakewood-detroit-medical-menu/). I had never tried a tincture before I went to a dispensary and now I use [The Botanist Soothe 1:1 CBD tincture](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/columbus/products/herbalist-tinctures/) almost every day.\n\nIf you’re only holding back on registering because you’re nervous that your information will get out, you should know that it’s against the law for anyone to share your medical patient information. I would say, go for it! You’ll be happy you did. \n\nSara M. \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/ee604/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.png","srcSet":"/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/69585/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.png 200w,\n/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/497c6/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.png 400w,\n/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/ee604/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.png 800w,\n/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/f3583/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/58556/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/61e93/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.webp 200w,\n/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/1f5c5/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.webp 400w,\n/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/58556/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.webp 800w,\n/static/8fb30972cb1604403a313b4aca953d91/99238/1c9ebb3628f5e88851b4d88544b4298f.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12616-markdown","title":"What are the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana card in Ohio 2022?","slug":"what-are-the-qualifying-conditions-for-medical-marijuana-card-in-ohio-2022","content":"**I suffer from chronic migraines and I’ve heard marijuana can help. What are the qualifying conditions to get a medical marijuana card in Ohio?**\n\nMolly T.\n\n-------------------\n\nAs of 2022, the **qualifying conditions** to register for a [medical marijuana card in Ohio](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) are:\n\n- AIDS/HIV positive\n- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis \n- Alzheimer’s disease \n- Arthritis\n- Cachexia \n- Cancer\n- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy \n- Chronic migraines\n- Complex region pain syndrome\n- Crohn’s disease \n- Epilepsy or another seizure disorder \n- Fibromyalgia\n- Glaucoma\n- Hepatitis C\n- Huntington’s disease\n- Inflammatory bowel disease\n- Multiple sclerosis\n- Pain that is either chronic and severe or intractable\n- Parkinson’s disease\n- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\n- Sickle cell anemia\n- Spasticity\n- Spinal cord disease or injury \n- Terminal illness\n- Tourette syndrome\n- Traumatic brain injury\n- Ulcerative colitis\n\n[Chronic migraines were added to the list](https://med.ohio.gov/Portals/0/Medical%20Conditions%20Covered%20by%20Existing%20Qualifying%20Conditions%20in%20the%20OMMCP%20Positition%20Statement_4_29_21.pdf) in 2021, so you will most likely qualify for a *medical marijuana card*. \n\nThe first step to getting your card is to make an appointment with a doctor who is certified to recommend medical marijuana. At [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started), you can schedule the consultation online and have the whole appointment virtually. Their doctors are professional and the whole process is fast and easy. But if you prefer, you can make an appointment in person with any physician holding an active [Certificate to Recommend Medical Marijuana (CTR)](https://med.ohio.gov/Publications/CTR-Search).\n\nDuring the consultation, expect the doctor to ask you questions about your mental and physical health conditions and why you want to use marijuana for relief. You can ask the doctor to recommend cannabis products that may help relieve symptoms specific to your condition.\n\n[Ohio has about 58 dispensaries](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf), so it shouldn’t be hard to find one near you. Menus are often listed online so you can check out what they have before you go, or even order online to pick it up. I recommend finding a dispensary with knowledgable staff, like [Bloom Medicinals](https://bloomohio.com/columbus-medical-marijuana-dispensary), who can answer your questions and recommend products. \n\nNathan M.\n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled24.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled24_d4b0639495.png)\n\nAccording to the State Board of Ohio, the list of [qualifying conditions](https://med.ohio.gov/Medical-Marijuana-Resources) to get a medical marijuana card in Ohio includes **chronic pain**, **cancer**, **terminal illness**, and quite a few more. **Chronic migraines** were just added in 2021 as a form of chronic pain, so you most likely qualify for your card. \n\nIf your condition were not currently on the list, it could be added in the future. New diseases and conditions are submitted for approval during the [annual petition period](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Petitions#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%20the%20State%20Medical,any%20time%20during%20this%20window.). Petition applications must include background information on the disease, letters of support from physicians, and medical evidence that supports consuming marijuana to relieve symptoms.\n\nIan H.\n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled25.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled25_84f01f2c38.png)\n\nMigraines affect millions of people and [cannabis has proven to be an effective treatment](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-study-finds-cannabis-effective-in-treatment-for-migraines) by reducing pain, nausea, and insomnia. Multiple [scientific studies show](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8459575/#:~:text=) The survey's results showed that, in pain relief that cannabis can effectively treat headaches and migraines. [In one study](https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/phar.1673), 85% of the patients reported fewer migraines after consuming cannabis. \n\nIt seems like the [endocannabinoid system](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) plays a role in migraines. Depending on the cause of your migraines, you may want to take higher [Tetrahydrocannbinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD)](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-thc-and-cbd-work-to-fight-pain) levels. It’s smart to ask your doctor to recommend which medical marijuana products will be right for you and your symptoms. \n\nI have been using [cannabis to treat my migraines](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-does-cannabis-work-to-relieve-migraines) for the past year. My doctor recommended I try CBD products, so I’ve tried a [variety of products](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-ways-other-than-smoking-flower-to-consume-marijuana) like **tinctures**, **edibles**, and **vape pens** with great success.  \n\nThe dispensaries in Ohio have a lot of products available. Some of the best CBD products I’ve tried are [Firelands Scientific CBD-rich Citrus Tincture](https://frxohio.com/menu/?dtche[product]=firelands-scientific-cbd-rich-citrus-tincture-17-4mg-30ml) and [Rythm’s Cherry Star 1:1 vape cartridge](https://frxohio.com/menu/?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=gti-rythm-cherry-star-1-1-vape-cartridge-850mg-cbd-thc) both at [FRX Ohio](https://frxohio.com/). [Sunnyside](https://www.sunnyside.shop/) carries a few different CBD gummy options and I found the [Incredibles 1:2 THC:CBD tangerine gummies](https://www.sunnyside.shop/products/edibles) worked best for my pain. \n\nI have found other [ways to prevent my migraines](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-stop-migraines) in addition to cannabis. I do yoga, walk ride my bike, take vitamins, and try to avoid sugar. It can be a journey to find relief, but it’s worth it!\n\nRebecca R.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAUCAIAAAAC64paAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAErklEQVQ4yxVT+U9UZxR9f0JN06R2SRDRulEURVzAIouKKAgMiEsILpWlrkgdKMpSBsoOI/s2oEAhM4jWYVaG2d68N+9939uXGXDE0saaNGnTfdEm0ucPN7nJueeec+/NRSiKoyGgIZQCQZ7jaL8PYh4GQo6mBZYWRCmw+EQJSQoIgiCKspJwLCcHn4hSEAEEJDGfAgiki8OdDCApP8rSkKehyDLyYigYeiYFlkRJFgVJYfK8ACEtvSEHEEiSgCBEv0MezIc9BRwELAQCywgcL/Gc8KaaB34/S1MSzwo8TxE4IKEcWOJ5CeE5lqUg6ejCOlP1tYcJj4EFfo6meIaWBH4xKAMIAMVguN+74OAJzGu3UoCSZMXLEqKMR6AYZjzjGlirb33XbaoVGI6FhMIXBaFXN3q25HKttksOPbN6MG3fIObDZSkoB0OSHERYhqNwJ/UgRXapKFMymCviKah0FAVuSKdLOJq2KyWhuvvu6upqrfZu5N59NQ2NgATKwMryEAZQFOFiZ975zpn47dxa/lEUhfsYACkK1Dc2pWWfSs7NPFVa9OzHn1TFV3bu3Zd/7uK8zUazyvqCCES9EF8gH7z9A4o89yK87QgHod+PBVdeUIynpa3sxp06Te+gX1z6sqMnK+90TUPzqMFE0ZygKEMcB6g9YFzzHEdW3IhoTaK8827U+9e/r377/c+m9tLByeER/VTfvbEW7d0b5eriurrs8tsGk1lWTkX5CYhagqa3VlzIigeRrHGYzaB/NPvy1X9///O6qvFm57iuqqf783pNhUbzVU9/1+TU1fbq8tb60GIIoQGgMTsxtWbZiiwvILghiveaNJrrS8vyz3+8vFZX+9Bp6xr7+nzprc8qq+o7OyfmrHM+YLA4HtucijJGE74JXcSv3x97sZQ4NRAHMMf4WEtpZQkhBtWtzQr8enX1vtGsGdBNWx1NgyPVbW1Vbb1lDT0I9HlQ13xzR8ZT/vYvoU7S0mt16nHUZtD1a7s77z00fNHV0Dra0TM+VlxZc+V29cVLl3KzM/LPnVcVFCE0hgKnfWSo+qI6pqElEzVPmu0TZqt++F5rdkny1hPhGfkplRW3mhqbyivUZddKBtrqH01PDPcN3FJXIABHvU6rdXaoXVuSUhCZezNF3VF4pPCT2NxtqsvJXX21wD1PeZ1um9H1WE+4bBS6gLvmv5meNBnnkEMXDu45ExOdE7n/dHRcXlTUiQ3bcyKOXjiQei7+5NXjZY3Xa7SVEwadxTiDLZgl5d0IAnVYjOP95plJJCZzR2rBwf05O7ceith0aP1HSevjVDGxWVFXK86eV+duydj4fsJ74YfXRWftyChM000M+lAP6fNYDPfNM2OIbry/4Ebe9mPbIhLCtyRv2pi4ITE3Pjr94905u2cfT0MK6x5pv3yn+PinabGq6D2qXScupd9pLtc0qYeGW5D4vPiIpPVh8WEHsnbHHIsOi1+Xnp964frpDw58GHsy1uowrTx5KjKKWwx12zwuC4q53C67025hSBzZlLJ5w8GIvMLMiqorm5M2h8WFnS3OmZwajUzdFp4YnlmUjmMo7cdJH8oQfuXDBZalCYLwemgC/x8LDOH1yCfedwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/ee604/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.png","srcSet":"/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/69585/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.png 200w,\n/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/497c6/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.png 400w,\n/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/ee604/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.png 800w,\n/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/f3583/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/58556/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/61e93/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.webp 200w,\n/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/1f5c5/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.webp 400w,\n/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/58556/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.webp 800w,\n/static/f7f29d97db33e19ddef96672e888e824/99238/3c1b58bba1f4ce57a35d6eaec1b16b05.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12615-markdown","title":"Can you legally grow medical marijuana in Ohio?","slug":"can-you-legally-grow-medical-marijuana-in-ohio","content":"**I live in Ohio and I have my medical marijuana card. Can I legally grow marijuana for personal use?**\n\nZach K.\n\n-------------------\n\n**No**, unfortunately it’s not legal to grow marijuana plants for **personal use in Ohio**. Not yet at least. In 2021, a [bill (HB 382) was introduced](https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA134-HB-382) to legalize the recreational use of marijuana and allow for adult cultivation. It hasn’t advanced yet, but in 2022 we may see some changes to marijuana laws in Ohio.  \n\nStill, as of now the **law prohibits** cultivating cannabis for personal or household use. If you already have your [medical marijuana card](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio/), then you can visit any of the [licensed dispensaries](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf) around the state. The good news is that you can buy flower at the dispensary, and there are a wide variety of strains available. \n\nIf saving money is the reason you want to grow your own, you may want to look for strains that are sold in larger quantities as shake or small buds sometimes referred to as popcorn buds. In Cleveland, [Terrasana](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/) sells [Riviera Creek Garlic Cookies trim](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/cleveland-menu/?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=garlic-cookies-trim-30819) and [Rise Dispensary](https://oh.risecannabis.com/) sells [Galenas Bluberry Cookie Shake](https://oh.risecannabis.com/dispensary-menu/cleveland-medical-menu/) by the half ounce. \n\nSome dispensaries also offer daily promotions, patient loyalty programs, and veteran discounts to help you lower costs. \n\nBrandon M. \n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled20.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled20_998c44f98a.png)\n\nIt is not legal to grow your own weed in Ohio. Anyone who wants to cultivate medical marijuana has to [apply for a license](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/) with the Ohio Department of Commerce. Right now the application period is closed, but you can sign up on their website to receive updates. \n\nThe Department of Commerce approved 33 cultivator provisional licenses, divided into **Level I** and **Level II** categories depending on the square footage of the cultivation area. Twenty-nine of these were awarded a **Certificate of Operation License** after complying with statutory rules. Regulators award a certain number of permits to promote competition and to meet the demands of Ohio’s medical marijuana patient population in a safe and consistent manner. \n\nSince you have your medical card, you can visit any of the [certified dispensaries in your area](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf) to buy cannabis flower from licensed growers, or other products like [oils, tinctures, edibles, and lotions](https://hellomd.com/articles/7-different-ways-to-consume-weed). Flower is available in a variety of strains and Ohio medical patients can legally buy a 45-day supply of cannabis at a time. \n\nI encourage you to explore all the strains available from the currently licensed growers. They sell really fun and yummy strains like [Unicorn Cake by Bullseye Gardens](https://oh.risecannabis.com/dispensary-menu/lakewood-madison-medical-menu/) and [Salty Watermelon by Firelands Scientific](https://www.verilife.com/oh/verilife-cincinnati-ohio-medical-marijuana-dispensary-menu), and the quality is impressive.\n\nEmily F\n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled18.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled18_65f0d77f80.png)\n\nNo, you can’t grow your own marijuana in Ohio. But you can legally buy marijuana flower from the dispensary. There are 58 dispensaries around the state and they sell flower grown by licensed cannabis cultivators. To hold an operation license, marijuana cultivators have to follow statutory rules enforced by the Ohio Department of Commerce. This ensures the safety and consistency of medical marijuana products sold at dispensaries.\n\nBrands like [Ancient Roots](https://ancientrootsohio.com/shopnow/#) and [Buckeye Relief](https://www.buckeyerelief.com/shop/) offer a variety of [Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid strains](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-indica-sativa-and-hybrid-explained). Most dispensaries list the [cross-breed parents](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-landrace-strains-what-they-are-and-why-theyre-hot) and [terpene profile](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work) of the strain so you can make educated choices. At dispensaries, flower is sold in amounts of 2.83 grams (g), 5.66 grams, 8.49 grams, and 14.15 grams. Medical patients can buy a 45-day supply of cannabis at a time. \n\nThere’s a chance the laws may change in the future to allow personal cultivation. For now, to consume medical cannabis legally, you have to meet the qualifying conditions, [register for your medical marijuana card](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio/), and buy your flower at the dispensary. \n\nTyler K.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/ee604/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png","srcSet":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/69585/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 200w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/497c6/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 400w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/ee604/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 800w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/f3583/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/58556/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/61e93/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 200w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/1f5c5/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 400w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/58556/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 800w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/99238/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12614-markdown","title":"What are the best medical marijuana strains for sleep in Ohio?","slug":"what-are-the-best-medical-marijuana-strains-for-sleep-in-ohio","content":"**I’ve heard cannabis can help with insomnia. What are the best strains I can buy in Ohio to help me sleep?**\n \nCindy W.\n \n—————————\n \nCannabis is a popular alternative to prescription [sleep medications](https://hellomd.com/articles/medical-marijuana-could-help-insomniacs-sleep-better). It works with the body’s endocannabinoid system to [regulate our sleep-wake cycle](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7324886/) and promote relaxation in the body. There are hundreds of [cannabinoids and compounds](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabinoids-chemical-compounds-with-huge-therapeutic-potential) in each strain that work together to produce the effects you feel. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most well-known cannabinoid, and its sedative, pain-relieving qualities make it effective to [treat insomnia](https://hellomd.com/articles/is-more-thc-better-when-it-comes-to-cannabis-strains). \n\n![A marijuana dispensary in Ohio](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_03_at_4_05_23_PM_6337938a28.png)\n \nBut THC level is not the only way to search for a strain. Depending on the cause of your insomnia, the anxiety-relieving qualities of [Cannabinol (CBD)](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-thc-vs-cbd) may also help you sleep. And terpenes like [myrcene](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-myrcene) and [caryophyllene](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-terpenes-beta-caryophyllene) which are found in cannabis strains are known to promote sleep and relaxation. \n\nMany dispensaries list terpene profiles for each strain, and you can always ask the staff for recommendations. \n \nSome of the most common strains for sleep are:\n \n- [Bubba Kush](https://hellomd.com/strains/bubba-kush)\n- [Grandaddy Purple](https://hellomd.com/strains/granddaddy-purple)\n- [Gorilla Glue #4](https://hellomd.com/strains/gg4)\n\n![Curaleaf White Hot Guava](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_03_at_3_06_34_PM_1cafc8ae23.png)\n\n \nIf you can’t find these exact strains at your dispensary then ask the staff if they carry other strains with similar THC levels and terpene profiles.\n \nDavid O.\n \n—————————\n \n[Dispensaries in Ohio](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf) have a wide selection of strains to buy. Once you [register for your medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started), it’s easy to find a dispensary near you. For help sleeping, I recommend [Indica strains](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-10-best-marijuana-strains-for-insomnia), which you can buy as flower or vape cartridges.\n \nIce Cream Cake is one of my favorite strains for sleep and it’s sold by the half-ounce at [Ohio Cannabis Company](www.occdispensary.com/menu/). Most strains with “cake” in the name are Indica-dominant with a relaxing, euphoric feel and a sweet flavor. Willie’s Reserve Larry Cake flower at [Herbology](https://www.myherbology.com/ohio/newark/menu/) is a cross of Larry OG and Wedding Cake. If you prefer [cannabis oil](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-cannabis-concentrates), they also sell a Layer Cake vape cartridge by Rythm. \n\n![Untitledval142.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval142_6e684361c3.png)\n \nThe Dosidos strain sold at [Terrasana Dispensary](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/cleveland-menu/?dtche[product]=dosidos-45006) [relieves anxiety and depression](https://hellomd.com/articles/top-5-marijuana-strains-for-depression) and also helps with insomnia. The lineage of the strain is [Girl Scout Cookies](https://hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/how-does-girl-scout-cookies-differ-from-og-kush) and Face Off OG, with carophyllene, myrcene, and [linalool](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-linalool) terpenes. It’s another sweet-flavored strain but this one has more of an earthy, musky aroma. \n\n![Untitledval140.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval140_0e8bcb189d.png)\n\n \nI have to mention Butterfly Effect’s Burkle strain sold at [Rise Dispensary](https://oh.risecannabis.com/dispensary-menu/lakewood-detroit-medical-menu/?path=menu?refinementList[root_types]=flower), which is an Indica-dominant hybrid cross of [Purple Urkle](https://hellomd.com/strains/purple-urkle) and [Bubba Kush](https://hellomd.com/strains/bubba-kush). The Burkle strain is one that isn’t too high in THC but still provides a deep physical body high that will get you to bed. \n \nCorey L.\n \n—————————\n \nYet another molecule found in cannabis that is known to help with sleep is [Cannabinol (CBN)](https://hellomd.com/articles/beyond-thc-and-cbd-what-you-need-to-know-about-cbc-cbn-and-cbg). CBN is created when THC ages, which is why old weed makes you sleepy. Now, CBN is being extracted in the lab and added to products like vape cartridges, edibles, and tinctures to help with insomnia.\n \nVisit [Strawberry Fields dispensary](https://strawberryfieldscolumbus.com/menu/) in Columbus to buy the Sunset Sherbet + CBN extract pod by Aura for the Pax Era vape. [Sunset Sherbet is a great strain for sleep on its own](https://hellomd.com/strains/sunset-sherbet), helping ease stress, anxiety, and PTSD. CBN has been added for extra relaxation as this cartridge is part of their “Meditate” line. \n\n![Untitledval141.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval141_5f24a2e0a1.png)\n\n \nIf you don’t already have a Pax device, those are available to buy at most dispensaries. But there are also disposable vapes that don’t require extra batteries. I recommend the [Verano Bubba Kush vape sold at Ohio Provisions](https://ohioprovisions.com/menu/?w-route=product&w-params={“id\":\"b-kush-3g-disposable-1\",\"type\":\"vaporizers\",\"brand\":\"none\"}). It has a four-to-one THC to CBD ratio, which is enough CBD for significant anxiety relief. \n\n![Verano reserve vape](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_03_at_4_07_39_PM_fcc9bcca53.png)\n \nVaping is a convenient way to consume medical marijuana because it is [easy and smoke-free](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-benefits-of-vaping-medical-marijuana). Since smoking isn’t allowed in Ohio anyway, I highly recommend [exploring the range of vaporizers](https://hellomd.com/articles/beginners-guide-finding-the-right-marijuana-vaporizer) and extracts out there. \n \nAdam K. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/14b42/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.jpg","srcSet":"/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/f836f/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.jpg 200w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/2244e/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.jpg 400w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/14b42/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.jpg 800w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/47498/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.jpg 1200w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/0e329/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.jpg 1600w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/c07ec/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.jpg 4104w","srcWebp":"/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/58556/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/61e93/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.webp 200w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/1f5c5/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.webp 400w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/58556/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.webp 800w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/99238/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.webp 1200w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/7c22d/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.webp 1600w,\n/static/576361b32ac4aa1cc1c4683314fc9f5c/66e4c/4883a9fa2acfbb28096403afb42d410f.webp 4104w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12613-markdown","title":"Can you purchase medical marijuana flower in Ohio?","slug":"can-you-purchase-medical-marijuana-flower-in-ohio","content":"**I haven't been to a medical dispensary yet. Can I buy different strains of cannabis flower in Ohio?**\n \nJason M.\n \n—————————\n \nYes, you can buy medical cannabis flower in Ohio, and there are a ton of great strains available at [dispensaries around the state](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf). The number of marijuana strains to choose from can be pretty overwhelming but there are a few ways to narrow down your choices.\n \nMedical marijuana strains are divided into [Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid categories](https://hellomd.com/articles/indica-or-sativa-making-the-right-choice). Generally, Sativas are good for daytime, Indicas are good for nighttime, and Hybrids are good anytime. [Not all strains fit neatly into those categories](https://hellomd.com/articles/indica-and-sativa-do-these-cannabis-labels-mean-anything) though, and the best way to find your favorite strains is through trying them. \n\n![Buckeye Relief Grapefruit Sour Dream](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_03_at_3_07_31_PM_c1ee25a11b.png)\n\n \nIt's always a good idea to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your condition, and they can make recommendations on what types of strains might help you. [If you meet the qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card](https://med.ohio.gov/Medical-Marijuana-Resources) but don't have one yet, it's easy to register in Ohio. [You can register online with HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio/) and have your whole appointment virtually for $179. Their doctors are knowledgeable, and the whole process is simple and straightforward. You can also [check Ohio's list of accredited doctors](https://med.ohio.gov/Publications/CTR-Search) and make an in-person appointment if you prefer.\n \nWe have a lot of dispensaries in Ohio. I'm in Newark and I really like [Curaleaf](https://curaleaf.com/) and [Sunnyside](https://www.sunnyside.shop/products/flower) dispensaries. So far they both had everything I needed - flower, vapes, and tinctures. The staff was super friendly and their product recommendations helped my chronic pain and insomnia.\n \nMeredith R.\n \n—————————\n \nYes, dispensaries in Ohio sell cannabis as [flower, oils, tinctures, edibles, lotions, creams, and patches](https://hellomd.com/articles/7-different-ways-to-consume-weed). We can't smoke in Ohio, but I've come to prefer [vaping flower](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-tips-on-how-to-use-your-dry-flower-vaporizer-properly) anyway. Vaping hits smooth, tastes delicious, and offers a clean-feeling high.\n\n![Ancient Roots Sweet Rylando](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_03_at_3_09_02_PM_785c56cc96.png)\n\n \nI love flower because [I like to smell the buds](https://hellomd.com/articles/follow-your-nose-using-aroma-to-guide-your-cannabis-choices). Another way to choose a strain is based on [terpenes, the part of the plant that makes each strain smell and taste unique](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work). Terpenes, aka \"terps,\" affect the quality of the high as well as the aroma and flavor. If you find out what terpenes are in your favorite strains, you can find a new strain by searching for a similar terpene profile. Most companies test for terpenes now and dispensaries will list them in the product details of the menu.\n \nI prefer [Hybrid strains because I can use them day or night](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-indica-sativa-and-hybrid-explained) and I usually go for fruity strains with flavors of berry, banana or pineapple. I recently tried Ancient Roots Lemons n Berries flower from the newly opened [Leaf Relief Dispensary[(https://leafreliefohio.wm.store/menu/lemons-n-berries-tier-2-hybrid-5-66-g) and loved the balanced high and sweet citrus flavor. I also liked the Buckeye Relief Pineapple Upside Down Cake at [gLeaf Dispensary](https://gleaf.com/ohio/our-products-menu/) which tasted tropical and felt relaxing.\n \nTony C.\n \n—————————\n \nThere are actually a lot of weed strains to choose from in Ohio. I shop at [the Botanist in Canton](https://www.shopbotanist.com/locations/canton/hours-and-info/). Their menu is very extensive, divided up by Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid strains. To help you make educated choices, they also list the [cross-breed parent strains](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-landrace-strains-what-they-are-and-why-theyre-hot) and terpenes under each strain.\n\n![How to be a cannabis budtender](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_01_at_2_24_11_PM_559cc21de4.png)\n\n \nMy favorite strains they carry right now are the Butterfly Effect Black [Jack](https://hellomd.com/strains/jack-herer) for my [creative daytime Sativa](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-cannabis-products-to-get-your-creative-juices-flowing) and the Botanist Sundae [Sunset](https://hellomd.com/strains/sunset-sherbet) to chill and [help me sleep at night](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-10-best-marijuana-strains-for-insomnia). \n \nWe can buy a [45-day supply of medical cannabis per dispensary visit in Ohio](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/faq/ohio-medical-marijuana-program-information/what-are-the-supply-limits-purchase-limits-and-total-limits-for-medical-marijuana-in-ohio/), and flower is sold in amounts of 2.83 grams, 5.66 grams, or 14.15 grams. \n\n![Fresh cannabis bud](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_03_01_at_9_18_38_AM_730e4bb2d4.png)\n\n \nIt's kind of a bummer that smoking cannabis isn't allowed in Ohio, but I've found a few ways around it. Thankfully, there are a lot of flower vaporizers these days so you can vaporize your weed and it's almost as easy as [smoking out of a pipe](https://hellomd.com/articles/using-pipes-and-bongs-to-smoke-medical-marijuana). You can also experiment with making your own [cannabutter and edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter). It is more cost-effective if you use shake or trim, which some dispensaries carry at lower prices than big, whole buds. \n \nRyan W.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.492537313432836,"src":"/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/14b42/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.jpg","srcSet":"/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/f836f/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.jpg 200w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/2244e/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.jpg 400w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/14b42/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.jpg 800w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/47498/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.jpg 1200w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/0e329/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.jpg 1600w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/facae/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.jpg 6016w","srcWebp":"/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/58556/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/61e93/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.webp 200w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/1f5c5/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.webp 400w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/58556/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.webp 800w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/99238/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.webp 1200w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/7c22d/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.webp 1600w,\n/static/4f7196b4c74b29891ddd8bebd3232cec/c3d7c/759f903c6df74a9b30581180fccd0ac2.webp 6016w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12612-markdown","title":"What is the best way to consume marijuana to help with anxiety? ","slug":"what-is-the-best-way-to-consume-marijuana-to-help-with-anxiety","content":"**“I’ve been using edibles for the past few months to treat my anxiety but have found that they take a long time to have any effect on me and find that I wake up groggy. I’m looking for something that can instantly relax my anxiety, any recommendations?”** \n\nKatherine C.\n\n__________________________________  \n \n![Untitledval114.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval114_dc4366f6e0.png)\n\nSuppose you’re looking for immediate relief from something like a sudden anxiety attack. In that case, [vaping CBD oil](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-vape-marijuana-safely) in a cartridge may be a good idea as the effects kick in almost immediately. Vaping is one of the most popular ways to consume CBD. A CBD vape pen provides fast relief from symptoms of anxiety, calming your body and mind almost instantaneously. \n\nVaping is also an excellent choice for those who’ve used cigarettes to cope with their anxiety in the past and are now looking for an alternative to smoking. Because vaping simulates smoking in many ways, it can feel comfortable for smokers who want a healthier but familiar method to combat their anxiety. [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/ma/menu/shrewsbury-recreational) has a great selection of CBD and THC vapes on their website and in their multiple dispensaries.\n\nAnother great way to take CBD for your anxiety is through [CBD tinctures](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-what-they-are-and-why-you-want-them). If you’re looking for a straightforward and versatile way to take advantage of CBD for anxiety, a tincture is perhaps your best bet. You can consume tinctures in various ways. \n\nFor fast-acting relief, apply a few drops under your tongue. Alternatively, you can add CBD tinctures to just about any recipe to easily add CBD’s stress-relieving effects to your daily routine. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) has many great [recipes]( https://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipes-3-tasty-cbd-snacks-for-summer) to look through on their website.\n  \nYour next option would be [CBD capsules](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-capsules-why-they-might-be-right-for-you); these are best to control dosing. While vaporizers are a great way to get fast-acting relief from anxious symptoms, their dosage can sometimes be hard to control. This issue is easily solved with CBD capsules. With each capsule, you’ll know precisely how much CBD you’re consuming. \n\nTaking capsules makes it very easy to determine what amount of CBD is right for you. There are various capsules on the market, each with varying amounts of CBD. A great place to start is capsules with a high CBD to THC ratio. [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/) has an excellent option for this, [Matter capsules](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-amherst-ny) containing 1.7mg of THC and 25mg of CBD per capsule.\n  \n[Edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/consuming-cannabis-edibles-to-improve-your-health) can be challenging to navigate as each person reacts differently to them. Everyone metabolizes cannabis differently, so some people may experience a relaxing, soothing effect from an edible while others experience an energizing and focusing effect. For anxiety, edibles higher in CBD content rather than THC have been said to be the best. Keep in mind that edibles can take 1-3 hours before they begin to work. \n\n\nA product that some report has a quicker result time, such as 20 minutes, is [Kiva Petra Mints](https://www.kivaconfections.com/products?brand=petra&product-type=mint). They’re highly portable, decidedly poppable, and precisely dosed cannabis mints with rich flavors ranging from spicy to sour to sweet. Each mint contains just 2.5mg of THC or less per serving, making it easy to find your optimal dose.  \n \nVictoria L.\n\n__________________________________ \n\n![Untitledval115.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval115_81561f0be5.png)\n  \nThere really isn’t a “best” way to consume cannabis for anxiety; it is highly subjective to the person consuming the marijuana and their specific needs. As aforementioned, each consumption technique has its benefits and downfalls; it’s up to you to decide which one best suits your needs. If you’re looking for rapid relief, a **CBD vape pen** will do the trick, but the effects of a vape pen won’t last very long unless you continuously rip it. If you want something more versatile, a **tincture** can be used sublingually or in any food, making it easy to consume daily; it also does not require smoking. \n\n![Untitledval110.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval110_025ea61e92.png)\n![Untitledval102.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval102_5ec448864c.png)\n\nIf you want to smoke **flower**, the [Harle-Tsu](https://hellomd.com/strains/harle-tsu) strain is a great option; with a ratio of 20:1 CBD to THC, it’s exceptionally calming without psychoactive properties. **Capsules** are another great way to consume CBD for anxiety, just take them with your daily pills and be on your way. If you’re looking for something to take where urgent relief isn’t needed, **edibles** will be your best option.\n\nAlisson M.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAPCAIAAABr+ngCAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAADQUlEQVQozx2TW28bRRSA9wfwQ3iFd4QEDzzwQhEUFamiqC/QooQmBTcVSA1IoUmTNglqmzZOnFYJlh27TUJuduPEie/etXfnsnPdnbUdtyFtCIVSBCrITCodHR3NzHfOSPONQZAUxPOoL6knqPCo9JgnXCoJ95jQBceEQcwQJg4kDsY2wnUX1bBddQyGhDyCPSWCQAQ+l5JS4bo6+1zDhGPMMWIIcIQogBS6+jxDEtWJIYj0uVJcNUQjkEoDSgjFua+DEkncgDOfEcVlQ+runr4RR5RBpqcaHvM1rGe+3PNbfqA4VYy2A7W/29xvN33mHi2CBefBEDa3m16gmPSpxDVgKN5oykbb01m1g/ZeUym46RN0+Hjvxd9/7rf92ZnpBink48dXR9+MXz89GQ7PR+fXl1OoDo1dr5Ur5Ebv3LAq2Zm5EQisn1cSpZ3ss8MnnU6HOjvXx661YLQSf0MWPiT582fPdX118btT3X3DoxOGbVq3o1Mf953suvTJ1Zvf7zXUxPTURjr9/OmBhuv5pfGrw4et6kNn3Eqfi0UufNEbGr4y1v/DtWRy0bg8OfL6qbdDwz29l3umYjMPuV1ei6Dy1sH+LxreXp27OTby/Olv//yKUXEhMTdb3krl1n6yS3lo1ozYYvz41+990Hvs1t0JDk138wxYfhVkzrhWvtP5bzUxHZ649e+zZnr5swCNXBoamo5EUrHbS8lkNZ8zmIO30rPvdr/z2sm3NjILu9vHfoevPHJPF1ILnc6L2buT/QNX/jpQP4Y/vbd4/v2LF/oGBge+CfX0fbu+ljL0o6XWoydCJz7v7yrksy2wRDI96cQotKw/Dh4l4tFw5M6uds/Kjk+OdQ8Ort6fD/V8+dHZ7tnY/SM4m7lX2nlgVUq7nlZNKOY3pNdWnsRQIhBwrap207aKRWJWnHLBzOdK2a3MyoohMMtsJK3SjudShqDASCAgMOQIeoRI19Wqar0E1nojAiEwrVqxDC2nnCsa0pWbG0mzuE2197ZNHYcCR5PUsdnLQuvtM0Gh/hWQQReYNatYdqoA16mB69CuVhzThDULmCauW65uAYAO3YsjrGECgOs4GkZ1B5h1u1qzK7Zj4v8Bmout3lmSV6IAAAAASUVORK5CYII=","aspectRatio":1.3245033112582782,"src":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/ee604/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png","srcSet":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/69585/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 200w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/497c6/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 400w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/ee604/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 800w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/f3583/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/58556/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/61e93/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 200w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/1f5c5/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 400w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/58556/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 800w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/99238/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":4,"currentPage":2,"id":5492,"name":"Medical Marijuana","slug":"medical-marijuana","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}