It has taken many years and a lot of effort, but recreational marijuana was finally legalized in the state of New York on Thursday, March 25. Lawmakers hope the move will end years of racially disproportionate policing for low-level marijuana charges. Additionally, a market opportunity analysis suggests that the legalization could pave the way for a ~$4.2 billion industry. Let’s take a look at how our lives will change now that the budget is passed!   Will Medical Marijuana Policies Change at All?   In addition to the legalization of recreational marijuana, New York medical m ..read more

Which state was the first to legalize medical cannabis?   Colorado New York California Washington   Answer: C. California   California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis back in 1996! 25 years later, a total of 33 states along with Washington DC now allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.    Which cannabis rights activist shares their name with one of the most renowned Sativa dominant strains?   Jane West Jack Herer Keith Stroup Steve DeAngelo   Answer: B. Jack Herer   Commonly referred to as the “Emperor of Hemp,” New York ..read more

February 19, 2021 | Should I Keep My Medical Card After Recreational Legalization? By, Lauraine Kanders, ANP, ACNP-BC “We’re ready. Let’s negotiate this, let’s get this done.”  In the past, multiple bills have been introduced attempting to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state of New York. In fact, this is the third year in a row Governor Cuomo has proposed such legislation. Each previous attempt failed for various reasons, but it feels a little different this time around. The quote above came from Assembly Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes just days ago when as ..read more

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to introduce a bill that will make recreational marijuana legal throughout the state. Although this will be the third time Cuomo has introduced a similar bill, New Jersey’s passing of a similar law to legalize recreational marijuana this year has encouraged optimism that the bill will be passed into law this time. If the law does pass, current patients using medical cannabis may be tempted to discontinue seeing their regular practitioner in favor of trying recreational varieties. However, experimenting on your own could have unintended side-effects. Why should ..read more

August 31, 2020 | The Importance of Getting Your Certification Done with the Right Practitioner If you are coping with chronic pain, PTSD or another condition and looking for relief through cannabis, finding a skilled and empathetic practitioner is critical. New York has numerous regulations in place to screen both practitioners and patients. Why is it so critical to get your certification done at the right place? Certification Takes Time New York requires all patients to visit a certified practitioner, and that is designed to protect you as a patient. All practitioners who are certified are ..read more

March 2, 2020  |  Using Medical Marijuana for Neuropathy By, Lauraine Kanders, ANP, ACNP-BC You may not be familiar with this chronic pain condition but Neuropathy, is a major complaint of many diabetics, those who get chemotherapy, physical trauma, PTSD, chemotherapy and stress and more. This condition occurs as a result of damage caused to the peripheral nerves, a network of nerves that run through all regions of the body through networks of nerves allow the brain to communicate with appendages and organs throughout the human body. When the peripheral nerve network gets damaged, t ..read more

Online Consults for Bay Ridge Residents BAY RIDGE Read this to know how to get your Medical Marijuana Cards in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Brooklyn is considered the most populated borough of New York City. There are roughly 2.7 million residents. Brooklyn received its name after the Dutch village of Breukelen. Brooklyn borders Queens and Western Long Island. It is surrounded by water and thus has several bridges and tunnels that connect to Manhattan across the East River. To reach Staten Island from Brooklyn, one only needs to cross over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Brooklyn is enormous ..read more

Online Consults for Midwood Residents MIDWOOD Read this to know how to get your Medical Marijuana Cards in Midwood, Brooklyn. Brooklyn is considered the most populated borough of New York City. There are roughly 2.7 million residents. Brooklyn received its name after the Dutch village of Breukelen. Brooklyn borders Queens and Western Long Island. It is surrounded by water and thus has several bridges and tunnels that connect to Manhattan across the East River. To reach Staten Island from Brooklyn, one only needs to cross over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Brooklyn is enormous. Loca ..read more

Online Consults for Bensonhurst Residents BENSONHURST Read this to know how to get your Medical Marijuana Cards in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Brooklyn is considered the most populated borough of New York City. There are roughly 2.7 million residents. Brooklyn received its name after the Dutch village of Breukelen. Brooklyn borders Queens and Western Long Island. It is surrounded by water and thus has several bridges and tunnels that connect to Manhattan across the East River. To reach Staten Island from Brooklyn, one only needs to cross over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Brooklyn is en ..read more

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