Frequently Asked Questions
Dispensary FAQ
Who is Restore?
What Does Restore Do?
How Do We Help You?
How Does the Purchasing Process Work?
Due to COVID-19, we are not accepting walk-ins at this time. Currently registered Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Cardholders and Caregivers, please visit our website and view our online menu to place a reservation in advance. Once you have created an account and added the desired product(s) to your cart, you will be prompted to select an available pick-up time. Arrive at the dispensary only during your scheduled pick-up time. This is where you will complete your in-store registration and pay for your order via cash or CanPay.
What Do I Need to Bring to the Dispensary?
Do I Need to Make an Appointment?
What Forms of Payment do you Accept?
At this time, we accept cash and CanPay. All transactions take place in-store - no online payments.
How Much Can I Purchase in a Day?
What is Your Return Policy?
How Do I Get a Pennsylvania Medical ID Card?
Am I Eligible for a PA Medical Marijuana Card?
If you have any of the following conditions, you can be eligible to apply for a medical marijuana card:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Anxiety disorders
- Autism
- Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Dyskinetic Disorders
- Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Huntington's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intractable Seizures
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Neuropathies
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain in which conventional therapeutic intervention and opiate therapy is contraindicated or ineffective
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Terminal Illness
- Tourette syndrome
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Do I need any specific documents to register?
Who is Considered a Caregiver in Pennsylvania?
- A Caregiver is someone who can pick up medical marijuana at a dispensary on a patient’s behalf. Each patient can designate up to two caregivers.
- All patients under the age of 18 are required to have a caregiver.
- Caregivers must be at least 21 years of age.
- All Caregivers must first register with the Department of Health and undergo a criminal background check.
Can my Caregiver Pick Up Medical Marijuana for Me?
Medical Marijuana FAQ
What are the side effects of using medical marijuana?
Who should not use medical marijuana?
What is the best way to consume medical marijuana?
There are many ways to consume medical marijuana. The most common methods of consumption are vaporization, ingestion, and topical application. We go more in-depth on this topic in our six forms of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania blog post.
When is the best time to consume medical marijuana?
It depends on various factors, including the type of product and the condition you are treating. For example, if medical marijuana is being used to treat pain and appetite issues, it might be best to take in the morning to feel the effects throughout the day. If it is being used to curb late-night anxiety, it might be best to take in the evening to wind down before bed. For more information, here are our tips on how to medicate throughout the day. You may also speak with one of our on-staff licensed medical professionals, or your dispensary agent, to determine the best time for you.
Is THC or CBD right for me?
THC is the cannabinoid that produces psychoactive effects and is used as an anti-inflammatory to treat pain. Medical marijuana with high levels of THC acts as a stimulant with uplifting feelings that can help elevate a patient’s mood while treating various other symptoms of serious medical conditions. CBD does not produce any intoxicating effects like THC but has many benefits. CBD is best used to treat anxiety, inflammation, and pain. CBD can be used at any time of the day without affecting sleep or causing any feeling of intoxication.
What is the difference between Indica and Sativa?
Indica and Sativa are the two different types of medical marijuana. Each one looks different and produces different effects on the body. Indica plants are shorter and thicker with dark leaves. Indica strains are typically known to create a full-body high that is best enjoyed when relaxing and unwinding.
Sativa plants are longer with light green, narrow leaves. Generally speaking, sativa strains create more of a cerebral effect that is uplifting and stimulating, best for day-time use.
There are also hybrid strains that have a combination of both Indica and Sativa properties. You can filter through these different strains and THC/CBD potency on our menu to see what best fits your needs.
It is important to note that most strains now are hybrid strains, so the terms indica and sativa aren’t always accurate for describing every medical marijuana product's effects. More recently, a strain’s terpenes have become more indicative of expected effects.
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds found within medical marijuana that give each strain its unique smell. Terpenes also play a vital role in the effects of medical marijuana. With over 100 different terpenes found in the cannabis plant, researchers are continuing to study and learn more about the plant and its components. For a quick overview, check out our blog post that explores terpenes and their effects.
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