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Mistakes to Avoid After Getting Your New York Medical Marijuana Card

Medical marijuana is getting legalized in more and more states with every passing year. Currently, it is legal in 37 states and people are considering using medical marijuana now more than ever.


Studies have shown that medical marijuana can help people manage a number of health conditions and their symptoms. Anyone suffering from a qualifying condition can apply for a New York medical marijuana card to buy and use the herb for their health.

This medical marijuana card allows patients to get legal access to medical marijuana for their health. Some of the most common health conditions for which a person can get a New York medical marijuana card include -

  • Cancer

  • Arthritis

  • Chronic pain

  • PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

  • Epilepsy

  • Fibromyalgia

  • HIV/AIDS

While you can get a medical marijuana card for these conditions in mostly every state, you should always check the rules and regulations of your state before using the herb.


While it is a mistake that many people make before getting an MMJ card, there are some common mistakes that people make after getting a medical marijuana card. And in this article, we are going to learn about these mistakes so that you can avoid them once you get your MMJ card.


Having said that, let’s get into it.


The Most Common Mistakes to Avoid After Getting Your New York Medical Marijuana Card

  • Forgetting to carry your MMJ card when going to the dispensary

  • Not doing any research regarding the products before going to a dispensary

  • Not grinding your marijuana buds

  • Not understanding how edibles work

Mistake 1. Forgetting to carry your MMJ card when going to the dispensary

This is one of the most common mistakes that people make after they get their MMJ card. See, the whole point of getting an MMJ card is that it gives you the legal right to buy and consume medical marijuana for your health condition.


You have to carry this card with you and present it at the state-licensed dispensary in order to buy medical marijuana products.


But if you are not carrying your MMJ card with you when you enter a dispensary, the budtenders will not sell you any marijuana products. This card is like an identity proof which shows that you are a medical marijuana patient.


Mistake 2. Not doing any research regarding the products before going to a dispensary

There are a lot of marijuana products available on the market. And it can get a bit overwhelming to see these many products at once. You might get confused about which product to buy.


This is why it is important for you to do your research before you enter the dispensary. Make a shortlist of products according to your needs and preferences and then go to the dispensary.


Mistake 3. Not grinding your marijuana buds

If you have decided that you want to buy marijuana buds and smoke them to manage your health condition and its symptoms, then there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.


Before you can smoke your marijuana, you have to grind your buds. Whether you want to smoke the herb by rolling a joint or pat it neatly into a pipe, you have to grind your buds first.


You can find a good pot grinder from the dispensary at a reasonable price. A pot grinder helps you grind your buds easily quickly.


Mistake 4. Not understanding how edibles work

Edibles work very differently from other marijuana products. For example, you start feeling the effects within a few minutes of smoking marijuana. But edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in.


Also, ingesting edibles is a more potent method of consuming marijuana than smoking or vaping. Edibles may take more time to kick in, but the effects last much longer.


The effects can last for anywhere between 4 hours and 10 hours. So, make sure you understand how to take edibles safely. It is always advisable to start with a low dosage and keep things slow.


These are some of the most common mistakes that you should avoid after you get your medical marijuana card. Keep these points in mind and consume medical marijuana responsibly.


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