Author: Amy Chicago
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The Dangers of Marijuana
Marijuana is a psychoactive substance containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Marijuana can be defined as a greenish-gray mixture of dried flowers, stems and seeds from the cannabis sativa plant that can be consumed via smoking joints, pipes or water pipes (sometimes referred to as bongs), blunts (rolled cigar wraps containing marijuana), edibles made by mixing it with…
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Opening a Dispensary
Dispensaries are stores that specialize in selling cannabis-related products like flowers, vape pens, concentrates and edibles to consumers. Dispensaries act as the consumer-facing side of the legal marijuana industry and function similarly to any retail location; additionally they serve as hubs for research, education and advocacy activities. Cannabis is an intricately regulated product and businesses…
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What Are the Effects of Marijuana?
Marijuana, also referred to as hemp, cannabis and weed, is an herbaceous plant with flowers with numerous leaves and seeds that produce the psychoactive chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). People commonly smoke marijuana by rolling up hand-rolled cigarettes (joints), pipe smoking it through water bongs or using pipes with water bongs as pipes containing THC for water…
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What Is a Dispensary?
Dispensaries are stores that specialize in selling cannabis and marijuana-related products, often using point of sale (POS) software to track inventory, offer discounts and comply with state regulations. Many dispensaries also offer delivery, drive-thru or pick-up services. Dispensary staff are commonly known as budtenders, consultants or guides. Their job is to assist customers in choosing…
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How Marijuana Affects Your Brain
Marijuana is a plant with flowers and leaves used as drugs, with its main psychoactive compound being Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). When you smoke marijuana, THC enters your bloodstream through specific receptors in various parts of your brain where it acts like natural THC produced by your body – altering its functions and making you feel different…
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What Is a Dispensary?
Dispensaries are retail locations where cannabis products are sold. Similar to regular retailers, dispensaries typically operate under some additional state compliance mandates and payment restrictions. As the main consumer-facing component of legal cannabis industry, dispensaries generally sell an array of flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles and drinkables products. As when interviewing for any job, when interviewing…
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Medical Marijuana
Marijuana (cannabis) is a plant whose flowers and leaves are used to produce a mind-altering drug, known as marijuana. This drug alters perception, emotions and body movement while impairing coordination and movement. Although marijuana possession or growth is illegal in most countries, some jurisdictions decriminalize small quantities while targeting those involved with black market trafficking…
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8 Things You Should Know About a Dispensary
Dispensaries are retail locations that sell cannabis products to people with valid medical marijuana cards. Customers at these stores can select from an extensive range of cannabis strains, edibles and concentrates for sale at these outlets. Dispensaries must abide by stringent state and local laws and regulations when operating, including having its site plan approved…
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What Is Marijuana?
Marijuana is a plant that produces psychoactive compounds. These chemicals influence parts of the brain that regulate movement, feeling, memory and judgment as well as relaxation and changes in mood. Marijuana can be found as medicine for various conditions in joint form (or cigar form) as well as mixed into foods or drinks for consumption.…
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Starting a Dispensary
Dispensaries are retail locations that sell cannabis or marijuana products, similar to pharmacies or hospitals but more focused on medical use rather than disease treatment. With more states legalizing dispensaries and increasing access to marijuana products for purchase and consumption, many entrepreneurs see opportunity in starting dispensaries as they present themselves to potential customers legally.…