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medical marijuana and prescription

There are two different legal systems for getting weed in Washington State. And they’re strictly separated. What’s up with that? How is legal weed different from its older, medical brother? 1. Fast, easy access. If you’re 21 years old or older, you can just walk in to a weed shop and buy some. It’s as …

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You’ve probably had times when you wanted to smoke, but it was best not to draw attention to yourself. Maybe out in public in a park or at a social gathering. These are great moments to enjoy marijuana edibles. They’re effective, and you can enjoy your buzz without alerting anyone around you. Now, you may …

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To vape, or not to vape? Smoking is definitely the “normal” way to consume marijuana. It’s also usually the first way people try it. Whether in a pipe, a joint, a bong or whatever, your first experience with weed probably involved smoking. But there’s a new marijuana method gaining rapid popularity: vaping. What is vaping? …

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New smokers are awesome. We love you guys. You’re excited that weed is now legal in Washington, and you’re interested in trying it—maybe for the first time, or after a long break.  But in this new legal-weed world, where do you start? First up, you are not alone. We talk to tons of curious first-time smokers each …

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Let’s face it: the first time for everything can be intimidating. It’s totally unfamiliar. There are probably norms you don’t know—traditions, expectations, even rules. Breaking into weed culture can feel intimidating too, but it doesn’t have to be. The unofficial rules of stoner etiquette are all pretty common sense. No Peer Pressure If you ask …

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Getting into pot for the first time—or returning after a long break—can be intimidating. There’s nothing worse than feeling like the only newbie in the room. What if you don’t know the unofficial rules of smoker etiquette? What if you can’t inhale without coughing? Don’t worry—we’ve got you. There are simple ways to avoid the …

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