News about the marijuana industry in the state of Maryland and in the United States.
As of 2020, Maryland had more than 100,000 medical marijuana card holders. Close to 2% of the state’s population has the right to access marijuana to treat mental or physical health conditions. In 2023, the state expanded marijuana access further, allowing recreational sales to some citizens of the state. This shift has left some people confused about their […]
As of March 2023, 10% of Marylanders currently use cannabis. And with recreational cannabis becoming officially legal on July 1st, this percentage is sure to rise. As more people begin to take part in legitimate cannabis consumption, it is important to understand Maryland marijuana laws and specific regulations. Start by reading this guide to the soon-to-be legal cannabis […]
From this Forbes Article: Delta-8 THC products have seen a surge in popularity in the past two years, resulting in over $2 billion in sales as an alternative to traditional marijuana. According to a recent report by cannabis analytics firm Brightfield Group, the increasing popularity of delta-8 THC products is causing other cannabis industries to take […]
Marijuana enthusiasts, good news! The days of marijuana being a scheduled drug will soon end. By next year, weed will be legal for recreational use in Maryland–and that includes medical use, too. But not so fast. Nothing good comes without condition, and Maryland medical cannabis does include a few noteworthy caveats. While you can use weed to treat pain […]
Did you know that cannabis was first discovered and used in 2,800 BC in China? Ever since then, cannabis has remained quite a popular plant around the world, although many laws have been set up in the past to keep people from using it. In recent years, more and more places have started to legalize this substance. […]
In 2016, the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 517, decriminalizing the possession of cannabis paraphernalia and smoking marijuana in public. Despite making leaps and bounds toward legalization, Maryland lawmakers have not yet legalized growing marijuana at home. But, bills proposed, approved, and placed on the November 2022 ballot seek to amend that law. If passed, […]
Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t legalized it yet? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green […]
The cannabis industry has been on a progressive incline for the last few years and 2021 is no exception. In fact, this year looks set to be one of the most successful years for cannabis reform in the United States so far. Among the many recent developments that are occurring in the industry, such as […]
As of 2021, it is common for people to use marijuana before bed time, whether out of habit or necessity. Now, research on marijuana and sleep helps explain why. Besides easing insomnia, marijuana seems to have a wide range of effects on sleep that differ from other natural forms of sleep. This is because chemicals […]
Medical cannabis is legal in the state of Maryland, but recreational cannabis is not (for long). At Maryland Greenscript Cannabis, we focus our attention on thoroughly educating our patients, as we believe understanding and care go hand-in-hand. Let’s get down to the facts. Be sure to also check out our abbreviated version of Maryland’s Marijuana […]