2/10/2013

Purposes Served By A Medical Marijuana Dispensary

By Alyce Larson


As most people probably know already, the medical marijuana dispensary is an approved center where those who need medical grade cannabis can obtain it. You probably also know that the center would not dispense cannabis to you unless you present then with a prescription and an identification card from your health-care authority. Cannabis has been proven instrumental in managing the pain from cancer and AIDS among others.

The main service provided by these dispensaries is making medical grade Cannabis available to patients who need them. It is not convenient for regular pharmacies to stock Cannabis because of its widespread illegal status. Hence, even though many people now know the medicinal value of Cannabis, you cannot just walk into a pharmacy or drugstore with hopes of making a purchase off the shelves.

In fact, the law in some places now makes special provisions for these dispensaries to operate under the covers of the law. Interestingly, a typical center would have a large collection of different strains of marijuana for them to satisfy the tastes and preferences of the consumers. Some of the notable strains that they have in stock include Haze, Widow, Jack, Purple and Cali9 that is also known as the VIP strain.

More interesting is the fact that many of the dispensaries have lounges where patients can sit to sample the drug and enjoy some company. Sampling a particular strain in the presence of other users helps you to manage the initial strange feelings. In addition, you can learn much about the strain of Cannabis that will be most beneficial in your condition by listening to the experiences of other users.

One other great function performed by approved dispensaries is that save people from undertaking journeys to illegal sellers. The fact remains that people often disregard the risks involved in going to neighborhoods with high crime rates inasmuch as they can be sure of getting cannabis to get respite and ease their pains.

It may be worthy of note to mention that the risks that people face on such trips can have far reaching negative effects. Some of the commonest risks are rape, muggings, robberies, kidnapping and even death when crime gangs start shooting indiscriminately. In fact, others can find themselves being charged to court if they are apprehended by the police when they are making the transaction.

Additionally, approved dispensaries also ensure that you are not fleeced by illegal dealers in your bid to make a quick getaway. It is normal for black market sellers to hike up the prices of their product in order to settle their financial obligations to their bosses. Conversely, approved centers sell at fair prices because the government regulates their activities.

More important is the fact that a medical marijuana dispensary can monitor cannabis use by patients in order to prevent substance abuse. Cannabis is one of the substances that can be most easily abused on earth because of its high likelihood of inducing a dependency. In essence, dispensaries ensure that you only get a supply only at the needed time in order to avoid giving you excess that could tempt an overuse.




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