MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACTS

Medical marijuana comes from the marijuana plant. The primary psychoactive component in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The marijuana plant has variety of medical uses.

Medical marijuana is a safe alternative for patients who have not benefited from mainstream medicinal treatments. Medical marijuana can be used to treat a variety of conditions and ailments.

Medical marijuana induces a state of relaxation, increased appetite, and reduced blood pressure. Marijuana has three main groups or strains: indica, sativa, and hybrid. Indica is physically relaxing, and sativa is mentally stimulating.

The two main cannabinoids (chemical compounds) in marijuana are THC and CBD.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive chemical compound in marijuana that induces a cerebral euphoria. THC enhances creativity and alertness. THC is found in indica, sativa, and hybrid strains.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the extract from the marijuana plant with little or no psychoactive properties, but can be used to provide relief for inflammation, pain, and numerous other conditions.

Medical marijuana products are available with different THC/CBD ratios to treat different conditions. Products may vary in ratio. Please ask our pharmacists if you have any questions!

• Physically sedating
• Enhances physical sensations
• Relaxing
• Feelings of serenity
• Calming

• Mentally stimulative
• Euphoric feelings
• Enhances creativity and alertness
• Energizing
• Inspires Creativity
• Example

PLEASE NOTE: Effects may affect people differently depending on a variety of factors, including age, etc.

Also known as capsules. Pills contain oil and are swallowed and digested.

Concentrated forms of marijuana that are inhaled or vaporized. Shatter, wax, oil, budder, and resin are common form of extracts. Available in a vape cartridge or by itself.

Shatter: Smooth, solid, and transparent extracts that are typically higher in THC.

Wax: Opaque, soft extracts that are typically lower in THC.

Oil: Sticky, liquid extracts that have varying THC levels.

Budder: Creamy, butter-like extracts that are typically higher in THC.

Resin: Dark, gooey extracts that are typically higher in THC.

Typically consumed by placing a syringe under the tongue. Tinctures are a form of liquid also available in sprays.

Used to treat localized pain. Topicals are non-psychoactive and come in gels, creams, and ointments that are applied to the skin.

Applied to a veinous area of the body allowing cannabinoids to enter the bloodstream. 

Otherwise known as dry leaf. Consumed through vaporization.

Forms of consumption and dose sizes may affect patients differently depending on a variety of factors such as weight, age, condition, and tolerance. We recommend starting with a low dose, seeing how you feel, and then increasing as needed.

If you suffer from one of the approved conditions in Pennsylvania, start the application process below to receive your medical marijuana card.