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What Marijuana Patients Should Know About Budtenders

What Marijuana Patients Should Know About Budtenders

You’re familiar with bartenders – but have you ever heard of “budtenders”? In short, budtenders are dispensary employees who handle virtually all interactions with patients in Massachusetts, from recommending Cannabis products to ringing up the...
3 Biggest 2017 Marijuana Business Conferences

3 Biggest 2017 Marijuana Business Conferences

Though legislators continue to push back against an extensive (and growing) body of evidence that medical marijuana can alleviate the symptoms of many otherwise debilitating conditions, Cannabis is becoming increasingly accepted as a valid and critical aspect of...
Can You Overdose on Marijuana?

Can You Overdose on Marijuana?

As a Boston medical marijuana doctor, patients sometimes ask me whether it is possible to fatally overdose on medical Cannabis.  I can assure you with absolute confidence that you cannot accidentally kill yourself by using too much marijuana.  However,...
Can Medical Marijuana Get Contaminated by Other Substances?

Can Medical Marijuana Get Contaminated by Other Substances?

In the rare event of Cannabis contamination, marijuana’s health benefits can turn into health hazards.  To minimize your risk of encountering contaminated marijuana, you should purchase medical Cannabis from a regulated dispensary, and generally avoid...